Stress is a complex thing and as a result can have many negative effects on our bodies and minds. Here are just a few more things that you might not know stress can cause:

• Nightmares
• Forgetfulness
• Fatigue
• Persistent irritability
• Apathy
• Lack of concentration
• Social withdrawal
• Loss of or increase in appetite
• Increased coffee and tea consumption
• Increased aggression

(Health24, updated January 2009)