As a stress coach, there are four categories for stress symptoms:

Acute stress or “green” symptoms:

• Rapid heartbeat
• Temporary shaking or tics
• Sweating
• Dryness in the mouth and difficulty swallowing
• “Butterflies in the stomach”
• Stomach knot
• Urge to pee
• Tense muscles

Moderate stress or “yellow” symptoms:

• Tiredness
• Insomnia
• Racing thoughts
• Inner resistance/ reluctance
• Irritability
• Higher sensitivity (easier to tears)
• Withdraw into oneself

Severe stress or “red” symptoms:

• Low energy
• Forgetfulness
• Weak immune system
• Eczema
• Unexplained pain (headaches, upset stomach, diarrhea, nausea)
• Greater use of alcohol, drugs, and cigarettes
• Aggressiveness
• Less sociability
• Stomach and bowel problems
• Bleeding disorders (for a woman)

Breakdown or “black” symptoms:

• Nervous break down
• Nausea / fainting
• Memory failure
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Other mental and physical disorders

It is important for me as a coach to listen to you and find out which of these categories may apply to you. I do work with most of the symptoms but will advise on seeing a doctor or a therapist in case of severe symptoms that need more work.

If you need us to take the first session, I do the first 30 minutes session free of charge.

You can read more about stress here.

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