The Effects of Excessive Stress on Behaviours
- Prolonged excessive stress causes behavioural changes.
- The behavioural changes that a lawyer suffering from excessive stress may experience include:
- Irritability or moodiness at the workplace;
- More argumentative with colleagues, staff, family and friends;
- Overeating or undereating;
- Angry outbursts at colleagues, staff, family and friends;
- Increased alcohol use;
- Increased tobacco use;
- Social withdrawal from workplace parties, family events and meeting up with friends; and
- Exercising less often than before, or stopping regular exercise altogether.