To sign 'stressed', make a closed fist with your non-dominant hand and hold it in front of your chest. Place your dominant hand flat on top of the fist, with your palm facing down. Press your dominant hand down onto your fist, moving both hands slightly downward to mimic the feeling of heavy pressure.
Sign 'I', followed by 'stressed', and then 'test'. Make sure to use a tense facial expression to show just how overwhelmed you are feeling.
Sign 'work', 'cause', 'me', and 'stressed'. Press down firmly with your dominant hand to emphasize the heavy burden of your job.
Point to the person to sign 'you', sign 'stressed', and then 'today'. Remember to raise your eyebrows and lean forward slightly since this is a yes/no question.
Sign 'I', followed by 'stressed', and then 'test'. Make sure to use a tense facial expression to show just how overwhelmed you are feeling.
Sign 'work', 'cause', 'me', and 'stressed'. Press down firmly with your dominant hand to emphasize the heavy burden of your job.
Point to the person to sign 'you', sign 'stressed', and then 'today'. Remember to raise your eyebrows and lean forward slightly since this is a yes/no question.
Yes, the sign for 'stressed' is the same as the sign for 'pressure' in ASL. The context of your conversation and your facial expression will make it clear which concept you are referring to.
Yes, your dominant hand should always be the flat hand pressing down on top. Your non-dominant hand should form the fist on the bottom to act as the base.
You can modify the sign to show intensity by pressing down harder and moving the hands more slowly. Pair this with a more exaggerated, strained facial expression to show a high level of overwhelm.
