The increasing amount of negative stress in today's fast-paced lifestyle is contributing to growing rates of depression,anxiety, workplace conflicts and substance abuse. Stress can also lead to hypertension, heart disease and diabetes.
Long-term stress can also result in impaired immune system resistance to viral-linked disorders ranging from the
common cold to cancer.
So it's important to recognize when your stress levels are reaching a critical point and find ways to manage that stress – before it starts affecting your health, your career and your personal relationships.
How do you tell when you're stressed out?
Here are some of the manifestations of stress:

Physical
· Muscular tension · Headaches · Insomnia · Fatigue · Backache
· Neck aches · Upset stomach · Grinding teeth
· Changes in eating/sleeping habits

Emotional
· Irritability · Anxiety · Frustration · Depression · Worrying · Nervousness
· Moodiness · Anger · Self-doubt · Resentment

Mental
· Low concentration · Forgetfulness · Lethargy · Pessimism
· Low productivity · Confusion

Social
· Loneliness · Nagging · Less social contact Shouting at others
· Isolation · Reduced sex drive