Everyone experiences stress at one time or another This is not bad in itself, but if you experience stress for a long time and it becomes chronic at some point, it is bad for your health.
If you experience chronic stress, it’s important to treat it immediately, but how do you recognize chronic stress? Today we will tell you.
back pain
If you experience frequent (or even constant) pain in your back or shoulders, it may indicate chronic stress.
headache
Everything in your body is interconnected, so muscle tension can cause headaches or migraines. If you have tension in your back or shoulders, you may be extra susceptible to headaches.
shortness of breath
Did you know that stress affects your breathing? Shortness of breath can be caused by stress.
This is why people who are stressed also often hyperventilate, with breathing techniques, you can encourage relaxation.
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Stress can cause acne because stress stimulates the production of cortisol, a hormone that makes your skin produce more oil, making your skin oily and making you more prone to acne and other blemishes.
memory problems
Are you a little forgetful? This may indicate that you have chronic stress, stress can lead to low production of dopamine, a neurotransmitter responsible for your memory, decision making and personality behaviors.
So if you are under a lot of stress, it can affect your memory.
Fluctuation in weight
Sometimes stress can prevent your body from receiving signals from your brain that it’s time to eat, causing you to skip meals or eat at inconsistent times.
If you feel stressed and your body stores more fat around your stomach and thighs due to stress, you tend to eat more unhealthy foods.
This means you may gain weight, and in some cases, stress may cause you to eat less, leading to weight loss.
night sleep
Too much cortisol can prevent you from getting a good night’s sleep, causing you to suffer from sleep deprivation and the feeling that you need to sleep.
These thoughts usually make your lack of sleep worse, so try to avoid these thoughts no matter how hard they are.