I came across this on the internet and found it interesting.  More on this topic can be found at bemyastrologer.com

The Earth Signs respond to stress in the most physical manner:
Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn:
chills, thirst, fatigue, nausea, fainting, twitches, vomiting, dizziness, weakness, chest pain, headaches, elevated blood pressure, rapid heart rate, muscle tremors, shock symptoms, grinding of teeth, visual difficulties, profuse sweating and difficulty breathing

The Water Signs respond to stress in the most emotional manner:
Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces
fear, guilt, grief, panic, denial, anxiety, agitation, irritability, depression, intense anger, apprehension, emotional shock, emotional outbursts, feeling overwhelmed, loss of emotional control or inappropriate emotional response

The Air Signs respond to stress in the most cognitive manner:
Gemini, Libra and Aquarius
confusion, nightmares, uncertainty, hyper vigilance, suspiciousness, intrusive images, blaming someone, poor problem solving, poor abstract thinking, poor attention/decisions, poor concentration/memory, disorientation of time, place or person, difficulty identifying objects or people, heightened or lowered alertness and increased or decreased awareness of surroundings

The Fire Signs respond to stress in the most behavioral manner:
Aries, Leo and Sagittarius
withdrawal, antisocial acts, inability to rest, intensified pacing, erratic movements, change in social activity, change in speech patterns, loss or increase of appetite, hyper alert to environment, increased alcohol consumption, change in usual communications