10 Symptoms of Stress

9. Depression

Hundreds of studies discuss the link between depression and stress. Some suggest that chronic stress causes depression symptoms, while others state that people with depression are more susceptible to stress and have fewer resources to deal with it. In either case, stress and depression are linked. People who experience the former tend to skip the strategies that consciously and subconsciously help to regulate mood, which can lead to depression. Additionally, the symptoms of stress and depression compound each other, worsening both conditions.