The physical psychological symptoms of stress are varied. They happen when the stress is positive (marriage/birth) or negative (job loss / death). Your body doesn’t recognize the difference between the two types of stress and you end up with the same physical psychological symptoms of stress.

There are some immediate physical psychological symptoms of stress that are related to the diversion of blood from less vital organs and structures. People may experience cold clammy skin, goose bumps, frequent stools that can be related to Irritable Bowel Syndrome, loss of appetite, dry throat and difficulty speaking. A person can also experience cardiac effects such as palpitations, chest pain or flushing. You may find that your breathing rate increases or you feel breathless and your energy appears to disappear.

Other physical psychological symptoms of stress can include more frequent infections such as a cold or sinus infections. You may have trouble getting over these minor illnesses as well. Stress can also cause a decreased appetite leading to weight loss or an increased appetite leading to weight gain. Some people complain of a loss of sexual drive, sleeplessness or exacerbations of arthritis, lupus, psoriasis and asthma.