Stress may affect blood sugar levels, particularly if you use sugary snacks as a ?pick-me-up'.
Symptoms of low blood sugar are similar to those of anxiety and include:
- Headaches
- Blurred vision
- Dizziness
- Shakiness/sweating/pallor
- Frequent sighing
- Fatigue and drowsiness/ Exhaustion
- Nervousness
- Fast heart rate
- Tingling
- Numb lips
- Irritability/ Temper outbursts
- Inability to concentrate /Indecisiveness/ Forgetfulness
- Sleeping difficulties (see below)
- Sensitivity to light and noise
- Depression/ Mood swings
- Negative/ Suicidal thoughts
- Low libido
- Obesity
- PMS or Premenstrual Syndrome
Nighttime symptoms include:
- Nightmares
- Waking up very alert
- Damp night clothes/sheets
- Waking up with fast heart rate
- Restlessness and inability to go back to sleep.
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