Why do we get irritated easily, even with the tiniest problem, like dropping a pen? It’s easy to have negativity ruin our day. As you can see, not everyone faces stress the same way, and it could never be compared with one another. However, it is important to understand how stress affects individuals differently. And understanding how our body responds to stress may help prevent the pre-existing symptoms from worsening. Key topics: Common Symptoms of Stress Impacts of Stress Stress can harm our mental health Stress can trigger high blood pressure Stress can harm relationship Stress can lead to poor performance Stress can lead to drug abuse When you are stressed, you might feel: Common Symptoms of Stress Irritation: difficulty controlling anger, feeling annoyed, aggression. Changes in appetite: overeating (weight gain), loss of appetite (weight loss). Fatigue: overwhelming tiredness, exhaustion, restlessness. Sleeping disorders (insomnia): trouble falling asleep, sleep disturbance, ...