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Warning signs of job stress
Some of the early warning signs of job stress are reported as headaches, agitation in the workplace, upset stomach, difficulties in memory or concentration and sleep disturbances. Acute stressors occur over short periods of time and come and go. Chronic stressors occur over extended periods of time and this is the type of stress that creates long-term health problems, both physical and psychological. The way a person reacts to stress is called a stress response. A response which resolves the immediate stressor is referred to an adaptive response. A response which does not alleviate the problem and could potentially cause health concerns, including death, is called a maladaptive response. Signs of job stress for clinicians, including those mentioned above, include distancing themselves from clients, isolating from peers, showing up for appointments late, falling behind in paperwork, avoiding taking on additional job responsibilities or giving away their job tasks to co-workers. Clinicians may also experience problems in their personal and family lives.
