To sign 'stress,' form your non-dominant hand into a fist (an 'S' handshape) and hold it in front of you with the back of the hand facing up. Keep your dominant hand flat with the palm facing down. Place your flat dominant hand on top of your non-dominant fist and press down slightly, moving both hands downward a little bit to represent the feeling of pressure.
Sign 'work,' then use the sign for 'stress.' Make sure to add a facial expression that shows you are feeling overwhelmed to convey the 'a lot' part of the sentence.
Sign 'school,' then sign 'stress.' You can press down a bit more firmly with your dominant hand to emphasize the heavy burden and pressure of your classes.
Sign 'stress,' then use a sign like 'decrease' or 'less' to show the idea of lowering that pressure. Keep your movements smooth to match the calming intent of the sentence.
Sign 'work,' then use the sign for 'stress.' Make sure to add a facial expression that shows you are feeling overwhelmed to convey the 'a lot' part of the sentence.
Sign 'school,' then sign 'stress.' You can press down a bit more firmly with your dominant hand to emphasize the heavy burden and pressure of your classes.
Sign 'stress,' then use a sign like 'decrease' or 'less' to show the idea of lowering that pressure. Keep your movements smooth to match the calming intent of the sentence.
No, this sign is typically used for emotional, mental, or psychological stress. For physical strain or structural stress on an object, you would use classifiers or signs specifically related to physical pressure and weight.
Yes, your dominant hand should always be the flat hand on top doing the pressing. Your non-dominant hand acts as the stationary base (the fist) underneath.
You can modify the sign by pressing down harder and moving the hands slightly slower to show a heavier burden. Most importantly, exaggerate your facial expression to show intense pressure, tension, and exhaustion.
