Workplace stress then is the harmful physical and emotional responses that can happen when there is a conflict between job demands on the employee and the amount of control an employee has over meeting these demands.

PHYSICAL/PSYCHOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF STRESS

• headache
• muscle tension or pain
• chest pains
• increased heart rate and blood pressure
• weakened immune system
• fatigue / insomnia
• stomach and digestive issues
• high blood sugar
• increased cholesterol and fatty acids

• increasing forgetfulness, anxiety, restlessness, defensiveness, mood swings, hypersensitivity, anger, etc.
• decreasing ability to think clearly or focus

• sleep poorly
• self- or over-medicate […]

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