Jealousy is a human emotion. Nearly everyone experiences jealousy at some point in their lives. Jealousy generally comes from feelings of spite, envy and possessiveness. Even if you don't consider yourself a jealous person, the feeling may still arise in your mind from time to time. Understanding the symptoms of jealousy will make it easier to identify.
Anger
Often when people are jealous, they display feelings of anger or aggression. Jealousy occurs when you feel threatened by someone else or his actions, which could be directly or indirectly related to you. Directly related jealousy could result from feeling inferior to another person. That person may not intend to hurt your feelings, but you feel jealous anyway. For example, if your friend tells you that she has lost 15 lb. by just cutting out sweets, and you have gained weight even though you have been carefully watching your diet, you could experience anger mixed with jealousy. Indirectly, if a co-worker of yours does less work than you do and makes mistakes but still gets a promotion and a raise, you could initially experience jealousy that turns into anger.
Worry
Worry can be a symptom of jealousy. If you have a significant other or spouse who is spending more time at work or out with his friends, you naturally may feel jealous--especially if you suspect or know another woman is involved with the activity. You may begin to worry about whether your spouse will cheat or leave you for someone else. You may also worry if you begin to think your significant other finds his new co-worker more attractive than you or more interesting. In these cases, the feelings of worry and jealousy can go hand in hand.
Possessiveness
Feeling possessive over a person can also be a symptom of jealousy. This situation is often found in close personal relationships. You may become possessive over a close friend if you suddenly realize a new neighbor has moved in next door to him. They may begin talking and spending time together that initially makes you slightly jealous. Instead of talking to your friend about your feelings, you may become possessive about your time with him. This reaction could mean forcing yourself to spend additional time with him or taking him away from activities with the neighbor just so they don't become too close. Possessiveness indicates an unhealthy relationship; you will need to take a step back and think about your actions rather than acting on them to prevent losing your friendship.
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