Stress is the body's nonspecific response to any increased demand placed upon it.
Stressors are those events, objects or thoughts that will cause the stress response to occur. Many of us have symptoms of stress every day without realizing it. To recognize the signals your body is sending you, read over this partial list of stress symptoms. Make a mental note or place a check next to those symptoms that you've experienced when under stress. Place two checks by symptoms you experience frequently.