8 Surprising Signs of Stress You Might Not Have Known About

4. Muscle Twitching

Stress could result in muscle twitches, especially around the eyes. While these can be uncomfortable and annoying, you can relax, as they are quite normal and very rarely painful. According to Women’s Health, the best way to deal with eye twitches is to “close your eyes, try to relax, and breathe deeply” in 4-5 second bursts, while holding the twitching eye with one fingertip.

You could also use over-the-counter artificial tears if you are experiencing dry eyes as well. Other areas that could be affected by twitching include the face, in which case, you should definitely get it checked out by a doctor.