Taming Stress in Multiple Sclerosis - National Multiple Sclerosis ...
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Common Signs of <strong>Stress</strong><br />
Emotional signs<br />
∫ Chronic irritability or resentment<br />
∫ Feel<strong>in</strong>g down <strong>in</strong> the dumps, demoralized<br />
∫ Cont<strong>in</strong>ual boredom<br />
∫ Excessive nervousness or anxiety<br />
∫ Feel<strong>in</strong>g overwhelmed<br />
∫ Nightmares<br />
Thought-related signs<br />
∫ Worry<strong>in</strong>g every day<br />
∫ Distractibility<br />
∫ Expect<strong>in</strong>g the worst to happen much of the time<br />
∫ Difficulty mak<strong>in</strong>g everyday decisions<br />
Physical signs<br />
∫ Clammy hands or sweat<strong>in</strong>g<br />
∫ Constipation/diarrhea<br />
∫ Dry mouth<br />
∫ Headache<br />
∫ Heart palpitations<br />
∫ Stomachaches, knots, cramps, or nausea<br />
∫ Muscle spasms or tightness<br />
∫ Lump <strong>in</strong> throat<br />
∫ Fa<strong>in</strong>tness<br />
∫ Fatigue/wear<strong>in</strong>ess<br />
∫ Sleep<strong>in</strong>g too much/too little<br />
∫ Short and shallow breath<strong>in</strong>g<br />
STAYING WELL<br />
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