Chronic stress can manifest itself in behavioral symptoms. If you are concerned about how long term stress is effecting your health behaviorally, look for these symptoms.

Eating issues: Eating too much or not enough

Addiction: alcohol, illegal drugs, over-the-counter medications and prescription drugs, gambling, sex, shopping.

Increase in smoking

Reduced efficiency or productivity at work.

Lying or making excuses to cover poor work.

Neglecting duties at work and home.

Problems with communicating.

Procrastinating

Overreacting to small, petty things.

Excessively suspicious or defensive.

Angry outbursts

Crying spells

Problems with obsessive or compulsive behavior.

Relationship conflicts

Withdrawing socially

Sleeping too much or not enough

Frequent or obsessive nail biting

Pacing