What you didn't know about stress...
The consequences of stress impact your mood and your health, so it is important that you consider relaxing for a few seconds a day.
Are you one of the people who thinks that nervous tension is already part of your daily emotions? Careful! The consequences of stress impact your mood and health, so it is important that you consider relaxing for a few seconds a day. It is normal that in your daily life problems and conflicts arise that stress you out, we all go through this; But have you stopped to think about how often you get stressed? According to Mayo Clinic specialists, when a person perceives a threat or feels pressured, the hypothalamus initiates an alarm system in the body, through the nervous system and hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol. Adrenaline increases heart rate, blood pressure and increases energy supply. While cortisol promotes the production of glucose in the blood, it alters the responses of the immune, digestive, reproductive systems and growth processes. Therefore, frequent exposure to stress generates physical damage to the body, which reduces people’s quality of life such as headaches, dry skin, nervous tics, as well as:
1. Obesity and overweight
Being in constant stress, the person does not limit the intake of high-calorie foods, as he seeks to satisfy his emotional needs.
2. Hair loss
This is one of the frequent consequences of stress, as it occurs due to the weakening of hair follicles or the anxiety of pulling hair to deal with negative feelings.
3. Depression
Stressful situations increase the risk of suffering from this disease. Problems coping with tension generate physical exhaustion, bad mood and feelings of sadness.
4. Reduced sexual desire
Elevated cortisol production reduces the generation of hormones that fuel libido.
5. Irregular menstruation
Chronic stress damages the body’s hormonal balance. Which induces delays or absences of menstrual flow. Some studies even claim that women with stressful jobs have a 50% higher risk of having short periods.
6. Acne
The high levels of cortisol generated increase the production of body oils or fats, which contributes to the appearance of pimples.
7. Ulcers
Stress alters the digestive system in people and increases the production of stomach acids, which favors the development of ulcers, indigestion and discomfort.
8. Insomnia
This is a frequent consequence and is generated by the alteration of the nervous system, which makes it difficult to concentrate, generates irritability and lack of motivation.
9. Decreased fertility:
Recent studies reveal that women with high levels of the enzyme called alpha-amylase have a harder time getting pregnant.
10. Heart diseases
According to Columbia University Medical Center, the increased heart risk from stress is equivalent to smoking five cigarettes a day, as stress increases the level of hormones in the blood and accelerates blood pressure. As you could read, it is not healthy for you to suffer so much stress in your life. The consequences are severe. Free yourself from what makes you unhappy. Remember that life is one, and there are many ways to live it. Follow the path that makes you happiest. It’s time for you to feel the way you’ve always wanted.
