16/11/2025
âIâm not stressed but something feels off...â
You can feel absolutely âfineâ mentally, yet your body might be showing clear signs that itâs under strain.
Here are the most common physical signs of stress â even when you donât feel stressed:
⢠Tight jaw, neck or shoulders (grinding teeth is a classic sign)
⢠Headaches or pressure around the temples (stress of looking at a screen for long periods of time, clenched jaw will also cause this)
⢠Shallow or uneven breathing (we commonly hold our breath too)
⢠Feeling tired but wired (mind isn't shutting off, body geared up for being alert and running)
⢠Waking around 2â3am (sleep disruption due to the body's processes being out of balance)
⢠Digestive changes (bloating, IBS, nausea) (taking in too much air as we eat, eating too quickly, stress affects the bowel very quickly).
⢠Aches and pains that werenât there before (we start to feel all sorts when we dont feel "right" )
⢠Feeling more reactive or on edge (irritability is a classic when feeling stressed, lack of sleep, hormonal).
⢠Comfort eating, no appetite or sugar cravings (emotional stress)
⢠Feeling disconnected or just ânot yourselfâ
Your body is clever.
It feels and responds to stress chemicals before your mind has caught up, which is why so many people say:
âIâm not stressed⌠but something feels off.â
This is exactly where reflexology, massage and energy work make such a difference â they support the nervous system directly, helping the body settle before things build up.
Catch it now before it becomes a bigger problem.
If youâre noticing any of these signs and want to get back to feeling balanced again, youâre welcome to message me or book directly at the website: rahannireflex.com