Common Signs & Symptoms of a Stress Reaction

Physical	Emotional
Thirst Fatigue Nausea Fainting Twitches Vomiting Dizziness Weakness Chest Pain Elevated Blood Pressure Chills Rapid Heart Rate Headaches Muscle Tremors Shock Symptoms Grinding of Teeth Visual Difficulties Profuse Sweating Difficulty Breathing	Fear Guilt Grief Panic Denial Anxiety Irritability Depression Intense Anger Apprehension Emotional Shock Emotional Outbursts Feeling Overwhelmed Loss of Emotional Control Inappropriate Emotional Response

Cognitive	Behavioural
Confusion Nightmares Uncertainty Hyper Vigilant Suspiciousness Intrusive Memories Blaming Someone Poor Problem Solving Poor Abstract Thinking Poor Concentration Poor Memory Poor Attention Poor Decisions Disorientated to Time, Place, or Person Difficulty Identifying Objects or People Heightened or Lowered Alertness Change in Awareness of Surroundings	Anti-Social Acts Intensified Pacing Erratic Movements Change in Social Activity Change in Speech Patterns Loss or Increase of Appetite Unable to Rest Hyper-Alert to Environment Increased Substance Use (e.g., alcohol, over-the-counter drugs, recreational drugs) Changes in usual communications