Stress appears in a variety of ways that differ from person to person. Some of the most common symptoms of early stress include increases in blood pressure, an increase in breathing rate, muscle tension, and a slowing of the metabolism. As the stress continues, additional symptoms can manifest, including:
- Headaches
- Nausea
- Ulcers
- Weight gain
- Sleep loss
- Acne
- Muscle pain
- Cramps
- Digestive issues
- Muscle spasms
- Hair loss
- Sweating
- Pain in the back or chest
- Erectile dysfunction and loss of libido
- Fainting
- Heart disease
- High blood pressure
- Lower immunity against diseases
- Nervous twitches
- Pins and needles
Many medical conditions such as heart disease, fibromyalgia, eczema, type 2 diabetes, and even early death have been linked to stress. While stress does not necessarily cause these conditions, it does worsen them and increases a person’s likelihood of having stress-related medical conditions. According to Medical News Today, high and untreated stress levels can increase the negative effects of cancer and tumor aggressiveness.
Some conditions of chronic stress such as insomnia, slowed metabolism, muscle spasms, and cramps can occur within a matter of days from stressful situations occurrence. It is not beneficial to wait to seek help as the symptoms persist. It’s important to seek professional help as soon as it becomes clear that you are suffering physically from stress. With stress comes some emotional reactions, as well.
These emotional reactions can include:
- anger
- anxiety
- burnout
- concentration issues
- depression
- fatigue
- a feeling of insecurity
- forgetfulness
- irritability
- nail-biting
- restlessness
- sadness
Behaviors linked to stress include:
- food cravings and eating too much or too little
- sudden angry outbursts
- drug and alcohol abuse
- higher tobacco consumption
- social withdrawal
- frequent crying
- relationship problems
We all have stress; good and bad stress, just like cholesterol. we can manage it through some anti-stress treatment & therapies, With treatment, you can learn to relieve their stress and live more enjoyable lives. You can connect with our psychologist/ mental health experts for anti-stress therapy.
