Work-related stress comes in different forms and affects the mind and body in different ways. Little things can make you feel stressed, like a copier that never seems to work when you need it or phones that don't stop ringing. The main stress comes from having too much work or not enough work, or doing a job that does not satisfy you. Conflicts with your boss, your co-workers or clients are other major causes of stress.

Having a little stress is normal. Stress releases hormones that speed up your heart, make you breathe faster, and give you a rush of energy. Stress can be helpful when you need to focus or finish a large project. But too much stress or going through a stressful situation for a long time is not good for you. Constant stress can make you more likely to get sick more often. It can make chronic pain worse, and it can also lead to long-term health problems, such as heart disease, high blood pressure, back problems, and depression.

Look for these signs of job stress:

- Headache.
- Trouble sleeping.
- Trouble concentrating.
- Moody mood.
- Stomach ache.
- Job dissatisfaction and low morale.

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