In today’s fast paced world there’s not anyone that doesn’t experience stress from time to time. It’s literally almost impossible to live a stress free life, everyone has obstacles and challenges in their every day lives that create some stress. While most everyday situations cause minor stress, major events can quickly push you into a panic attack!
Just like everyone’s bodies and emotional strengths are different, so are their reactions to stress. But, the physical responses are pretty much the same, your muscles begin to tense, you’re breathing harder and your heart will greatly increase to a hard pounding. Your mouth might get dry, palms become sweaty and you may even experience nausea.
Stress leads to insomnia, irritability and can even effect your ability to concentrate. Most people have trouble sleeping when under a lot of stress and others develop full blown insomnia. It can cause you to feel overly tired all the time, which results in even less concentration on even simple daily activities.
Some skin irritations and outbreaks of acne can even be attributed to the stress levels you have. The skins reaction to the increased production of certain types of hormones during stress can go from minor itching to breakouts of red blotches or even welts.
Some people experience dramatic mood changes, going from happy to bursting into tears in just minutes. You may also feel guilt, resentment, confusion or become quickly angered over even minor things. Extended battles with stress can lead you straight into depression!
Most of the symptoms of stress actually cause more stress! And, the damage it does to your body can lead to serious physical problems. Stress is attributed to high blood pressure, stroke, heart attack and many more potentially fatal health problems. And, stress is one of the biggest contributing factors in developing ulcers!
Many people cope with stress by developing addictions! Whether it’s drugs, alcohol, smoking or simply turning to food for comfort, addictions seem to be a way to escape the pressure for some people. However, most addictions can lead to even more stress and can cause even greater physical damage to your body.
by Mildred Stewart Copyright 2008 all rights reserved
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