Agents of Stress

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Some may have experienced some event as troubling and unsettling.

 

Even though the event may be over, they may now be experiencing or may experience some strong emotional, behavioral or physical reactions.

 

It is very common, in fact quite normal, for people to experience emotional aftershocks when they have passed through an unsettling event.

Sometimes the emotional aftershocks (or stress reactions) appear immediately after the event, or may appear a few hours or a few days later.

 

With the understanding and the support of co-workers and loved ones, stress reactions usually pass more quickly.

Here are some very common signs and signals of a stress reaction:

 

Emotional Signs	Behavioral Signs
Anxiety	Change in activity
Guilt	Change in speech patterns
Severe panic (rare)	Emotional outbursts
Emotional Shock	Suspiciousness
Fear	Change in usual communications
Uncertainty	Loss or increase of appetite
Loss of emotional control	Alcohol consumption
Depression	Inability to rest
Inappropriate emotional response	Antisocial acts
Apprehension	Nonspecific bodily complaints
Feeling overwhelmed	Hyperalert to environment
Intense anger	Startle reflex intensified
Irritability	Pacing
Agitation	Erratic movements
	Change in Sexual Functioing

Physical Signs
Fatigue
Nausea
Muscle tremors
Twitches
Elevated Blood Pressure
Rapid heart rate

Best wishes

Please Remain Calm