To what extent can stress affect you?
In modern society, there are more and more “threats” that shake our mental health. So much so, that we have normalized living stressed by all the obligations that we must solve in order to preserve the status quo of our lives. As we are social beings, we not only have to support ourselves, but we also ensure the well-being of those we love the most. And how does the increasingly chronic stress manifest itself in our body?
If you have noticed the immediacy with which you usually live your daily life (going from smartphones to a hectic calendar), and also, you have been involved as humanity within the new dangers that can exceed your capabilities (ranging from global pandemics up to high percentages of socio-political discontent), stress may gain more presence. And today what we want to let you know is that maintaining a state of threat permanently can alter your health considerably.
For that reason, today we will talk about the consequences you can face if you let stress devour your life…
Let’s talk about stress!
Stress is a physio-emotional tension that we experience when our body detects a threat, or when a situation has exceeded our current capacities. It has helped human beings since ancient times, when we hunted and gathered to survive. When identifying a great challenge or the possibility of danger, the body -from its deep wisdom- releases hormones that allow us to have an ingenious reaction and a quick response-solution time.
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How can stress affect me?
If this “state of emergency” becomes more and more persistent in your body, it can gradually affect your physical, psychological and emotional health. So far, scientific studies have shown that you can suffer from:
- Colds, flu, viruses, and other illnesses
- Depression and anxiety
- Fatigue
- Headaches
- Heart problems or attacks
- Insomnia or interrupted sleep
- Irritability and anger
- Eat excessively
- Pain
- Stomach and gastrointestinal problems
- Substance use
- Concentration problems
And that’s not all! Prolonged exposure to stress weakens our immune system, making us more vulnerable to viruses and diseases. This is due to the persistent presence of cortisol in our body, causing inflammation and a lower count of our white blood cells..
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But … So stress is negative?
Not necessarily. Stress helps us to have an adaptive response to crises or a quick resolution in situations where our integrity can be affected. If, for example, you have to do a workload with the clock against the clock, you may feel urged to respond on time. Or if you are rolling on your bike and you come across an obstacle on the road, you will have the adrenaline you need so that you can overcome the problem and stay safe. The problem is when it becomes chronic and persistent in our body due to everyday situations that generate tension and we cannot solve it.
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