Stress: Effects And Warning Signs
December 17, 2009 • Category : Stress Management
Stress can affect people physically if they don't learn to deal with it. It can really affect their health. They can experience headaches, ailments of the stomach and diabetes. In order for people to remain healthy, the immune system needs to be healthy and working properly.
When people allow stress to affect them, they set themselves up for anything to happen. One of the more common health issues they face is ulcers. Ulcers can affect what you eat, which can cause weight gain or loss.
They can also experience the following:
" Backaches
" Pain in the neck
" Pain in the muscles
" High blood pressure
" Chest pains
If any of these problems persist, they should see a physician.
Warning Signs
There are some warning signs that tell on you. One is that your appetite changes. You may be stressed if you're not eating as much and have lost weight. Or you're eating more than usual and gaining weight.
You start feeling tired or are experiencing anxiety. You feel drained and haven't gotten enough rest. You're more concerned about problems that you can't control or wondering how they're going to turn out. You're not sleeping well, if at all.
Your muscles are aching or your have headaches that won't stop. You can't concentrate on the item at hand and allow yourself to be constantly distracted. You start to drink alcohol heavily or get addicted to drugs.
Once you realized that these things are affecting you, you should get help as soon as possible. Whatever you do, do not turn to drugs and alcohol. Doing so could lead to a never ending struggle that could have difficulty breaking away from. You have to find a healthy and safe way to deal with your stress.
By:
Scott Wells
Scott Wells suggests for those battling a or for those who love someone who is. Compassion is virtuous. Share or read alcohol or drug abuse stories today.
