Stress does not always stem from negative life experiences. While navigating work targets, experiencing job loss, or handling relationship issues are common stress triggers; planning a wedding, or hosting a party can also induce stress.
Often, stressors in life are beyond a person’s control. During this Stress Awareness Month, an expert explains the negative consequences of stress and techniques to manage this silent killer.
“Stress isn’t ‘just stress’ stress can kill us,” cautions certified counselor, Jessica Eiseman, Owner & Clinical Director, of Ajana Therapy & Clinical Services in Houston, Texas.
“Stress can cause numerous issues for us physically, emotionally, cognitively, and behaviorally. Even ‘good’ stress, like buying a house, getting a promotion, getting married or having a baby, can cause symptoms in someone,” Eiseman told Medical Daily.
Signs of Stress:
According to Eiseman, stress can lead to various physical symptoms, including headaches, muscle tension, fatigue, sleep disturbances, digestive issues, increased heart rate, sweating, chills, and breathing difficulties. Emotional symptoms such as anxiety, irritability, mood swings, feeling overwhelmed, sadness, and difficulty relaxing are also common.
Additionally, cognitive symptoms may arise, such as racing thoughts, trouble concentrating, memory problems, and persistent worrying. Furthermore, behavioral symptoms like changes in appetite, increased substance use, social withdrawal, and difficulty completing tasks can also be observed in individuals experiencing stress.
Impact of stress:
In some cases, stress can have a positive impact as it could help people work harder, and improve their efficiency and productivity to achieve their targets. However, some stressors can last for a prolonged time and have a lasting impact on an individual’s physical and mental well-being.
“Prolonged stress can lead to various physical health issues, such as high blood pressure, heart disease, weakened immune system, digestive…
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