Checking for chronic stress The symptoms of chronic stress are easy to recognise once you know where to look. Some common symptoms of chronic stress include: • Constantly feeling tired • Short-tempered • Lacking a sense of humour • Anxious or worrying for no apparent reason • Anxious or worrying for trivial reasons • Unable to relax properly • Paranoid ideas • A sense of urgency with everything • Tearful or depressed • Unable to face work or friends • Small tasks seem large • Disrupted sleep patterns
