5 Ways Stress Affects Your Body
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It can give you a bunch of aches and pains. Muscle tension, chest pain, and headaches are all side effects of prolonged stress.
You may have other unpredictable physical symptoms. Eye twitches, pimples, fatigue, and changes in sex drive could mean your body is trying to tell you to slow down and take a breather.
Your behavior can change. Anger, outbursts, or keeping away from friends could all be a result of stress overload. Over and under eating are both signs your tension level could be too high.
It's easier to get sick. Stress puts a ding in your immune system, making it easier to catch a cold or the flu and also making some vaccines less effective.
If it goes on too long, stress can lead to obesity, heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, depression, and anxiety disorder. If you feel your stress level is higher than normal, talk to your doctor.
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Whether you're overworked, facing a life changing event, or just more frazzled than usual, stress can affect your body in many unpleasant ways. It can give you a bunch of aches and pains. Muscle tension, chest pain, and headaches are all side effects of prolonged stress.
You may have other unpredictable physical symptoms. Eye twitches, pimples, fatigue, and changes in sex drive could mean your body is trying to tell you to slow down and take a breather.
Your behavior can change. Anger, outbursts, or keeping away from friends could all be a result of stress overload. Over and under eating are both signs your tension level could be too high.
It's easier to get sick. Stress puts a ding in your immune system, making it easier to catch a cold or the flu and also making some vaccines less effective.
If it goes on too long, stress can lead to obesity, heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, depression, and anxiety disorder. If you feel your stress level is higher than normal, talk to your doctor.