Is this a normal result of stress?

Question

I have been extremely stressed out recently from college (last semeser), commuting, work, worrying about the future, etc.,

Lately I've noticed that I am paranoid of people's motives and lash out at them, or when something bothers me I take it a notch too far with my reaction, I've even thrown things, sometimes I just do completely unpredictable things, but I do not realize I am doing it until it is already done - and then I feel so ashamed and horrible. Absolutely horrible.

Is this a normal result of stress?

My body feels cold too. I find myself shivering constantly.

Answer 1

Yes Petunia, that sounds like you are extremely stressed.. time to check out for a bit and just zone... take some down time just for you....

My shrink says.. worry once and worry well.. then put it away until you have to deal with it again... worrying about the future will not make it better.. it will only make you more stressed.. try some deep breathing exercises.. get some rest and eat properly ... I know easier said than done.. but those are honestly the best answer's I have for coping with stress....

Answer 2

College is extremely stressing me out right now because of mid-terms and papers. Your reaction is completely normal because I have been acting the same why. I get extremely annoyed about the littlest things and snap a people and some of my friends for no reason. Even when some of my buddies are stressed they scream, through things, eat, say mean things and are very snappy and just angry at the world. You are normal, it's just stress. Relax for a moment, make sure you have personal time even for less than half an hour in the day to just lay there, breath and clear your mind. It will do you really well. Also try not to worry so much about the future and always be optimistic (there is always someone with a worse situation...just think you could be them). And remember to always smile even if you don't feel like it smiling stimulates certain cheek muscles asscoiated with smiling that send a message to ur brain and your mood will be a little better just because you are using the smiling muscles and you kinda trick your brain into think you're happy.

Answer 3

It's normal. I have been in similiar situation. Everyone told me I had too much stress but I wouldn't listen. Eventually I ended up going to doctor 3 times in same month for something unrelated and each time I had high blood pressure. I'm only 24. This made me finally realize I was too stressed.

Anyhow, I did the same thing. I would get so upset so easily. I didn't feel too guilty though, haha, that's just the type of person I am. I did have cold thing too but not sure if that is related, everyone said how hot I keep my house (and I was still cold).

Other symptoms I experienced:
- Weight Gain
- Not Sleep Well
- Let me mention Irratibility again because it happend a lot
- Loss of Focus/Concentration
- General Aches and Pains
- Appetite changes (extreme appetite loss to craving food)
- Increased number of headaches
- Feeling like I always had to be busy, unable to relax

What I suggest, from experience, you need to cut something out of your life for now. Find a way to make it work. You don't want to end up with high blood pressure and have to take a break from it all. I know it's difficult to do especially for a busy body but find a way to take care of yourself. Good Luck!

Answer 4

Stress is a son of a b*tch, so there are a lot of crazy things that are a fairly "normal" result of high stress.

What isn't normal is to expect that this type of reaction is socially acceptable for you. You seem like a nice person, and therefore lashing out like this isn't working very well. So ultimately my answer is no, it's not normal.

You need to chill out, but that's way easier said than done. Therapy is great if you have access to it. Otherwise, you may need to find a friend that is a really good listener (not just advice-giver) and kind of have them help you explore what your real underlying fears are. Obviously something is creating more pressure on you than in necessary or adaptive right now. Figuring it out might help. Here's an old undergrad e-mail addy if you want to share some thoughts with me. [e-mail]

Answer 5

People will tell you that you are mentally ill. Um, no. i had the same thing-just married, newly pregnant, going to college and working part time, dealing with a new mother in law. As soon as the stress died down, i was acting like a typical whacko female again, and not the crying, screaming, paranoid throwing stuff thing i went through. Oh, and usually, that paranoid thing turns out to be common sense. I'm fine now. i haven't thrown anything or cussed or screamed at anyone in two years (okay i throw small things at my husband)
you aren't crazy. some people are a product of their emotions. However juvenile it may sound. Just take a crucial second to think before you act. it is hard, when yu arent thinking straight, but it worked for me.

Answer 6

Those are all typical signs of a HIGHLY Stressed out person. You should find an outlet to relieve a lot of those symptoms; go to the gym and work out. The feeling paranoid of people's motives is basically a result from your system preparing to get de-sensitized from all the B.S. that is going on in this world

Answer 7

Stess effects everyone in so many different ways. These things that are happening probably are stress related and once you cut out some of that stress you will be able to cope better. But if things start feeling too overwhelming go talk to someone and get some outside help with your stress.

Answer 8

They consistently stop once you heart cost reaches 2 hundred. this might propose something so straightforward as you're no longer in solid actual shape and your heart isn't conditioned for that kind of workout. you will could wait and notice what you popular practitioner tells you approximately your attempt yet, you should start a daily workout application when you get the attempt effects back by walking 20-half-hour each and every day at a brisk p.c.. which will quickly positioned your heart and lungs in ideas-blowing actual condition.

Answer 9

yes!..it is normal because u are so stressed out from college and the work u do that u arent getting the sleep u need and u get grumpy and are agititated easily..i dont know if the cold part is normal it might be from not getting enough rest u might want to go to the doctor and just ask for that

Answer 10

That sounds about right. Be careful here. I experienced all those things too and didn't find an outlet. Shortly afterward, the skin on my face and neck turned bright red (seriously!). I looked like I had a major sunburn, but only on my face and neck. People stared and asked stupid questions, which only made me more stressed!