Physical signs of stress. These are some of the warning signs that you or the person you care for may be experiencing:

• Frequent headaches.
• Indigestion/stomach pains.
• Sleep disturbances.
• Overeating.
• Increase in alcohol consumption or smoking.
• Grinding your teeth.
• Getting infections more often than usual.

The psychological signs of stress may include:

• Irritability.
• Anxiety.
• Being over pessimistic about situations you have coped with before.
• Fear.
• Panic attacks.
• Difficulty concentrating or making decisions.