The body doesn’t distinguish between physical and psychological
threats. When you’re stressed over a busy schedule, an argument with a friend,
a traffic jam, or a mountain of bills, your body reacts just as strongly as if
you were facing a life-or-death situation. If you have a lot of
responsibilities and worries, your emergency stress response may be “on” most
of the time. The more your body’s stress system is activated, the harder it is
to shut off.
Long-term exposure to stress can lead to serious health
problems. Chronic stress disrupts nearly every system in your body. It can
raise blood pressure, suppress the immune system, increase the risk of heart
attack and stroke, contribute to infertility, and speed up the aging process.
Long-term stress can even rewire the brain, leaving you more vulnerable to
anxiety and depression.
Many health problems are caused or exacerbated by stress,
including:
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Pain of any
kind
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Heart disease
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Digestive
problems
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Sleep
problems
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Depression
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Weight
problems
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Autoimmune
diseases
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Skin
conditions, such as eczema
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