Stress Side Effects

Do you know anyone who isn't affected by stress? Stress side effects, both physiological and psychological, are numerous and vary greatly from one person to the next.

The causes of stress are almost endless: work-related stress such as meeting deadlines, public speaking and office politics and home-related stress such as finances, tense family relationships, and lots more such as poor diet, not enough exercise, unhealthy body weight, addictions, smoking, new additions to your life (e.g., baby, marriage, divorce, etc.).

Some level of stress is good but stress that is too high or lasts to long will adversely affect your overall health. The unpleasant effects of stress are both physical and psychological.

Physical Stress Side Effects

The following diagram should give you the overall picture of the negative effects that stress can have on some people. The numbers indicate the following side effects:

1. Heart Problems

2. Vulnerable Immune System

3. High Blood Pressure

4. Social Isolation

5. Addictions (Drugs, Alcohol, Cigarettes, Sex, Work, Exercise, etc.)

6. Shorter Life Span

7. Eating Disorders (Anorexia, Bulimia, Compulsive Eating)

8. Ulcers

9. Constipation

10. Impotence

11. Headaches

12. Upset Stomach

13. Rashes

14. Insomnia

15. Dry Mouth

16. Dry Throat

17. Clenching Teeth

18. Shallow Breathing

19. Yawning

20. Gas

21. Heartburn

22. Constricted Blood Vessels in Arms and Legs

23. Increased Heart Rate

Physical and psychological side effects of stress

Psychological Effects of Stress

The psychological effects of stress include:

Social isolation
Addictions
Eating disorders
Insomnia
and lots more.

The Bottom Line

The negative consequences brought on by stress are important and cannot be ignored. This is why you need to implement an effective stress management technique to deal with the stress side effects and causes of stress.

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