You know the effects of short-term stress on your body – nervousness, sweaty hands, rapid breathing, a clenched jaw. And if you’ve ever been in a life-threatening situation, you know about the fight or flight response that kicks your adrenaline even further into high gear. (If not, just imagine being chased by a very hungry lion.) This response was designed to protect your body in an emergency by preparing you to react quickly.
Most stress is natural and even helpful but if your stress response keeps firing day after day, your health could be put at serious risk.
Common Effects of Stress
Stress may be affecting your health without you even being aware of it. Your pounding headache, irritating insomnia, or decreased energy may not be due to illness but to stress.
Symptoms of stress on your body can include:
Headache
Muscle Tension
Chest Pain
Fatigue
Sleep problems
Upset stomach
Weakened immune system
High blood pressure
Fertility problems
Increased risk for heart attacks or stroke
Skin and hair issues
How To Manage Your Stress
Although stress is part of our normal lives, it doesn’t mean you can’t be proactive and take control of it. Seek active ways to manage your stress. Watching Netflix, surfing social media, or playing video games may seem to work at first, but they may increase your stress over the long term.
Try these techniques to actively manage your stress:
Participate in regular physical activity or exercise
Spend time with family and friends
Make time for hobbies like reading a book, listening to music, or gardening
Get plenty of sleep
Practice relaxation techniques, like deep breathing, meditation, yoga, or massage
Eat a healthy, balanced diet
Avoid tobacco use, excess caffeine and alcohol and the use of illegal substances
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