Symptoms of excessive stress include all of the following EXCEPT:

Symptoms of excessive stress include all of the following EXCEPT:

A. depression

B. constipation

C. increased energy level

D. headache Please

Answer: C. increased energy level

Stress symptoms are usually expressed in numerous physical, emotional and behavioural signs which interfere with an individual’s quality of life. But contrary to this, getting to an even higher energy level is not a sign of getting even more stressed. However, stress mainly causes fatigue, and therefore a reduction in levels of energy.

The other name for stress which is more developed is wearisome (option A) leads to depression. Long-term stress can cause changes in the level of chemicals in the brain contributing to feelings of depression, less hope and a lack of interest in activities. For example, a working individual may suffer from job stress and end up developing a feeling of low spirit and discouragement besides duty station.

Option B statement: Constipation is a physical symptom due to stress. Digestion can also be a victim of stress response bodies and therefore lead to several GI complications like constipation. In general, stress produces changes in IBD, and such a stressed person might tend to have problems or difficulty in going to the bathroom.

Headaches are also one of the common symptoms of stress as listed under option D. The significant type of headaches that is experienced by people with a high level of stress is tension headaches. For example, a student studying to take very important examinations might always wake up with headaches as a result of mental stress as well as tension in the neck and shoulders.

Option C stating that the symptom is an increase in energy level is not a common sign of excessive stress. Most of the time stress results in tiredness; lack of sleep and a general feeling of weariness not reenergized. It is a bit confusing how more stress can lead to more energy at least in the short term but as a rule, stress seriously depletes one’s energy in the long term and even in the short term, it is rather counterproductive.