Cognitive/Perceptual Signs and Symptoms of Stress

Forgetfulness

Preoccupation

Blocking

Blurred vision

Errors in judging distance

Diminished or exaggerated fantasy life

Reduced creativity

Lack of concentration

Diminished productivity

Lack of attention to detail

Orientation to the past

Decreased psychomotor reactivity and coordination

Attention deficit

Disorganization of thought

Negative self-esteem

Diminished sense of meaning in life

Lack of control/need for too much control

Negative self-statements and negative evaluation of experiences