Stress causes and effects ?
Stress is a feeling of emotional or physical tension. It can come from any event or thought that makes you feel frustrated, angry, or nervous. It is your body’s reaction to a challenge or demand.
What causes it?
- being under lots of pressure.
- facing big changes.
- worrying about something.
- not having much or any control over the outcome of a situation.
- having responsibilities that you’re finding overwhelming.
- not having enough work, activities or change in your life.
- times of uncertainty.
What are the effects of stress?
- Brain – Depression, Anxiety, Panic Attacks etc..
- Heart – Rise in Blood Pressure and Risk of Heart Attack
- Lungs – Strained Breathing & Possible Asthma Attack
- Stomach – Stomach Pain, with or even without Ulcers
- Bone – Frequent Muscle and Joint Pains
FACTS ABOUT STRESS
- Women appear more prone to stress than men
- You may feel jittery from stress
- Digestive problems may occur
- Sress is a hormonal response from the body
- Sress can overburden your mind with incessant worries
- Daytime sleepiness can happen when you’re stressed
- Frequent stress decreases your immune system
- High blood pressure develops from chronic stress
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