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1. Frequent headaches, jaw clenching or pain

2. Gritting, grinding teeth

3. Stuttering or stammering Tremors

4. Trembling of lips, hands

5. Neck ache

6.  back pain

7. muscle spasms

8. Light headedness

9. faintness

10. dizziness

11. Ringing, buzzing or “popping sounds

12. Frequent blushing, sweating

13. Cold or sweaty hands, feet

14. Dry mouth, problems swallowing

15. Frequent colds, infections, herpes sores

16. Rashes, itching, hives, “goose bumps”

17. Unexplained or frequent “allergy” attacks

18. Heartburn, stomach pain, nausea

19. Excess belching, flatulence

20. Constipation, diarrhea, loss of control

21. Difficulty breathing, frequent sighing

22. Sudden attacks of life threatening panic

23. Chest pain, palpitations, rapid pulse

24. Frequent urination

25. Diminished sexual desire or performance

26. Excess anxiety, worry, guilt, nervousness

27. Increased anger, frustration, hostility

28. Depression, frequent or wild mood swings

29. Increased or decreased appetite

30. Insomnia, nightmares, disturbing dreams

31. Difficulty concentrating, racing thoughts

32. Trouble learning new information

33. Forgetfulness, disorganization, confusion

34. Difficulty in making decisions

35. Feeling overloaded or overwhelmed

36. Frequent crying spells or suicidal thoughts

37. Feelings of loneliness or worthlessness

38. Little interest in appearance, punctuality

39. Nervous habits, fidgeting, feet tapping

40. Increased frustration, irritability, edginess

41. Overreaction to petty annoyances

42. Increased number of minor accidents

43. Obsessive or compulsive behavior

44. Reduced work efficiency or productivity

45. Lies or excuses to cover up poor work

46. Rapid or mumbled speech

47. Excessive defensiveness or suspiciousness

48. Problems in communication, sharing

49. Social withdrawal and isolation

50. Constant tiredness, weakness, fatigue

51. Frequent use of over-the-counter drugs

52. Weight gain or loss without diet

53. Increased smoking, alcohol or drug use

54. Excessive gambling or impulse buying.

The American Institute of Stress. (2020) Stress Effects. How Is Stress Affecting You? Retrieved from: https://www.stress.org/stress-effects

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Stress can be mentally draining. Some serious health concerns that are caused by stress are Chronic depression and anxiety disorders. These do not just grow over night. If stress goes un resolved or pent up, it can cause someone like me, who is prone to depression and anxiety to become overwhelmed and even fall to chronic depression or severe anxiety. Get ahead of stress before it gets health concerning.

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My entire naval career, I have been deemed the aggressive one. I am vocal, and i stand up for what is right, by the rules and codes the Navy has bestowed in us. Little did i know that being aggressive is a stress reliever. Well, being assertive. Assertiveness involves expressing one’s opinions and preferences directly, but with out insult or intimidation directed toward the other person (Sarafino & Smith,2017). In other words, keeping emotions in and not speaking about them builds stress. It is best to speaking about issues you disagree with in a calm and collected manner, to not intimidate or cause stress to the other party. I never knew speaking my mind in situations I felt passionately about was reducing my stress.

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Having a healthy, normal level of blood pressure is very important to me. I constantly monitor my BP because high blood pressure runs in my family. Stress is a huge factor to consider when high BP is diagnosed. Having low stress puts me at ease and help with my BP. Constriction of blood vessels and increase in heart rate does raise blood pressure, but only temporarily — when the stress reaction goes away, blood pressure returns to its pre-stress level. This is called situational stress, and its effects are generally short-lived and disappear when the stressful event is over (American Heart Association,2016).

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Stress becomes negative without relief or relaxation between stressors. Take time to unwind, de-stress or it can lead to some very serious health concerns.

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American Heart Association (2016). Managing Stress to Control High Blood Pressure. Retrieved from:https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/high-blood-pressure/changes-you-can-make-to-manage-high-blood-pressure/managing-stress-to-control-high-blood-pressure.

Bray, R. M., Camlin, C. S., Fairbank, J. A., Dunteman, G. H., & Wheeless, S. C. (2001). The Effects of Stress on Job Functioning of Military Men and Women. Armed forces and society, 27(3), 397–417. https://doi.org/10.1177/0095327X0102700304

Gibbs, A. Ph.D. (2017) The Effects of Stress on the Body. Retrieved from:https://www.healthline.com/health/stress/effects-on-body#1

Hall-Flavin, D.,K. M.D.(2020)The Mayo Clinic.  Exercise and stress: Get moving to manage stress. Retrieved from: https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/exercise-and-stress/art-20044469#:~:text=Exercise%20increases%20your%20overall%20health,%2Dgood%20neurotransmitters%2C%20called%20endorphins.

Sarafino, E. P., & Smith, T. W. (2017). Health Psychology Biopsychosocial Interactions (9th ed.). John Wiley & Sons Inc. ISBN epub 9781119299462. Retrieved from http://www.gcumedia.com/digital-resources/wiley-and-sons/2016/health-psychology_biopsychosocial-interactions_9e.php

Stress (2015) Stress. Retrieved from:https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/11874-stress

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My job gives me stress. I know we all deal with work related stressors. Personalities, job requirements and standards needing to meet timelines, It can all be so stressful. As part of the 1% of the U.S. population in the military, I have my own set of unique stressors, deployments, and lack of support from loved ones can be hard when you are so far from land. It can really take a toll on your mental health. Overall, both military men and women were nearly twice as likely to report feeling high levels of stress in their military work (39%) than in their family life (22%). For both men and women, nearly 4 out of 10 perceived a great deal or a fairly large amount of work-related stress (Bray, Camlin, Fairbank, Dunteman and Wheeless, 2001).

Bray, R. M., Camlin, C. S., Fairbank, J. A., Dunteman, G. H., & Wheeless, S. C. (2001). The Effects of Stress on Job Functioning of Military Men and Women. Armed forces and society, 27(3), 397–417. https://doi.org/10.1177/0095327X0102700304

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One way I love to deal with my stress is in the gym. Not only is physical fitness a requirement for my line of work but it makes me feel and look better. I work out to maintain my deployable status , as well as fitting into my uniforms and clothes. Who doesn't want to look but more importantly FEEL amazing? Gym time reduces stress and gives your body some mileage back for longevity.  This can also lead to positive effects in your body—including your cardiovascular, digestive and immune systems—by helping protect your body from harmful effects of stress (Hall-Flavin, 2020).

Hall-Flavin, D.,K. M.D.(2020)The Mayo Clinic.  Exercise and stress: Get moving to manage stress. Retrieved from: https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/exercise-and-stress/art-20044469#:~:text=Exercise%20increases%20your%20overall%20health,%2Dgood%20neurotransmitters%2C%20called%20endorphins.

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General Stress is NORMAL, Its general not because its the only form on stress a person has, but because  me,  a normal person can have the same stress triggers as many other people just like me. I have several stressors that contribute to my daily stress. Being in the Military is a huge one, being a female in the military is another but being a female minority in the military is the largest contributor. Nor to mention I am also a Fiancée, A dog mom, a daughter, a student and a mentor. I know there are probably many more generic stressors that contribute to my stress, something simple as putting gas in the car before it hits "E" can even cause some stress.

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I like many adults go through a roller coaster of stress levels, this also changes as i get older. I find that different things stress me as I age, but even more importantly, the little things stress me less and less. I have found that a minor inconvenience, like getting gas for my car stressed me out twice as much 3 years ago in comparison to today. When I was younger, I would procrastinate to the last minute, often making me late and gave me a rushed feeling. Fast forward to my thirties, I tend to just get easy things out of the way as soon as it pops up. So now, whenever i have a little free time on drives to or from work, I put gas in my car, sometimes without the gas light even coming on, It saves me time in the long run, and that little stress from being rushed gets minimized.

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For me, I handle stress well, at least I think so. I have found that the best way for me to manage my stress is to eliminate it. Honestly, there is no magic word, drink, exercise routing to ctrl-alt-delete stress from your lives, but there are preventative measures you can take to reduce or minimize any future stress. I just realized this taking a health psychology course, when I read what  Proactive  coping was, I immediately knew that's how I dealt with my stress typically using problem-focused methods to reduce or get rid of potential stressors. According to Sarafino and Smith, people often feel stress when they see they don’t have enough time to do the tasks of the day. They need to organize their worlds to make things happen efﬁciently. I have become more organized reducing the stress I have from feeling rushed. Being rushed gives me great anxiety, I cant be late, I cant be late! Organization helps me not feel that way.

Sarafino, E. P., & Smith, T. W. (2017). Health Psychology Biopsychosocial Interactions (9th ed.). John Wiley & Sons Inc. ISBN epub 9781119299462. Retrieved from http://www.gcumedia.com/digital-resources/wiley-and-sons/2016/health-psychology_biopsychosocial-interactions_9e.php

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I have been blessed to have a wonderful family that is there for me in times of need. My wonderful mother is the best role model I could have asked for. A hardworking strong, independent woman. She has shown me that there is no limitation a woman, a Hispanic woman has. She has seen lows and highs in her life, from loss of her father at an early age, to becoming a grandparent. She has truly exemplified what it means to be strong. Knowing her you would not know that she has experiences heartache and stress beyond belief. A very masculine father who loves me unconditionally. He has set a high standard for any man wanting to be apart of my life. My father has taught me how to be independent, how to be treated by men in my life. He is my rock and I love he and my mother for making such a resilient hard working woman. Lastly, my newest rock, my loving man in my life. He is who I go to when I cant handle stress, he lets me vent and speak to him about topics he doesn't even understand(military life). He is always there for me and willing to fight any battle with me as a partner. No matter the situation he always says we will get through it together. Having such dependable people in my life has made my stress ease. With the support of my loved ones, stressors of life seem to fade away.

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Stress in short term can cause Headaches, Heartburn,  Insomnia, rapid breathing, weakened immune system, increased chance of heart attack, high blood pressure, high blood sugar, fertility issues, erectile dysfunction,  and low sex drive (Gibbs,2017).
Some Long term effects caused by stress is often caused by prolong health issues that go un noticed. Some long term effects are, Chronic depression, heart disease, digestive and skin problems .

Gibbs, A. Ph.D. (2017) The Effects of Stress on the Body. Retrieved from:https://www.healthline.com/health/stress/effects-on-body#1

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Test you stress Quiz 1.
With a score of 21 of 40 possible stress points I was deemed to have moderate stress. I would say that is pretty reasonable given my current career choice and position in life. Normally, deployment status and ship life have me on high alert 24-7 with the possibility of that at any time I can go out to sea for months. Being onshore duty assignment, that feeling is at ease, for at least 3 years.

https://www.bemindfulonline.com/test-your-stress

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Stress Level Test (Self-Assessment) Quiz 2.

Your answers suggest that there is Little or No indication that you have symptoms common among people with high stress.
This is great news. We vary in our stress levels, daily, sometimes even hourly. I am currently not under that mush stress, well not enough o cause concern. I have recently went in for my annual check up, and have no health concerns, having low stress is a great contributor for my health.

https://www.psycom.net/quiz-results/?qid=16_1