We have all suffered stress at some point in life. We can easily identify it with headaches, irritability, insomnia, or emotional tension. T...
Wake up at 6 am, make breakfast while you check the latest emails, wake up the kids on time so they don't miss the school bus. Oh, homework, homework was left to do! Don't forget the afternoon shift, and first of all, remember that today is the greatest art show.
This is how our mind goes on a fast day. And the body feels it. Stress takes a toll on the physique and the mind when we don't know how to stop in time, give ourselves a break, and find calm. Sometimes you can't, but for our health, we should try.
Is stress that grim?
A lot is said about the word stress, which is commonly related to negative feelings and health disorders. However, stress is a natural response of our body to adversity and danger, and it causes us to react to face it.
In other words, stress is that survival tool that allows us to be attentive to risky situations. Without stress, our bodies would be exposed to all kinds of dangers without a "filter" to speak. That filter can manifest itself in a racing heart or extreme sweating that makes us say, "Hey, something's up!"
According to Daniela Kaufer, stress, when it is not chronic, speeds up brain functions and the brain's response. When the brain perceives stress, it becomes alert, and that is when the body reacts, or works, optimally.
What I feel is stress?
Hives on the skin, hair loss, dysphonia, stomach problems, insomnia, the list goes on and on. Many of the health problems that bother us are ascribed to stress. However, although sometimes stress occurs in a wide variety of symptoms, other times we must be vigilant, as it can be other health problems or diseases.
According to the National Library of Medicine of the United States, the body liberates hormones in a stressful situation, and it is healthy to do so. But when stress is persistent, the body remains alert even when there is no danger, which is detrimental.
If you are going through a moment in your life in which worries plague you, or time does not reach you, or you have some difficulties that you cannot solve, perhaps your body begins to give you some signals.
Some of these stress symptoms can easily be mistaken for certain diseases or conditions. These same signs can lead to major problems, such as high blood pressure, obesity, diabetes, or depression. Therefore, do not hesitate to go to the doctor when you feel that something is not right.
6 signs your body is under extreme stress
1 Insomnia
The moment silence takes over the home; our minds are more restless than ever. Our will is useless to fall asleep. Insomnia is there. The experts consider that the main symptoms of insomnia stress intrusion consist of images in the mind that repeatedly appear, unable to find a position, and difficult to stop thinking about the problem that afflicts us.
Coronary heart failure, arrhythmias, thyroid problems, asthma, or Parkinson's are also conditions linked to insomnia. Therefore, you must consult your doctor when you cannot fall asleep.
2 You sleep, but you wake up very tired
You do not sleep well all night because you wake up several times, or you have fallen asleep very worried. It is also difficult for you to slow down the day's rhythm, and the night arrives, and you cannot fall asleep early. Your body and mind have not been able to rest, and this is probably due to stress.
Other conditions, such as anemia, immune system disorders, hypothyroidism, apnea, or diabetes, among others, can be symptoms of other problems in addition to stress.
3 Hair loss
It has surely happened to you that you have lost a lot of hair at some point in your life, and you have attributed it to stress. According to specialists, emotional stress can cause half to three-quarters of the hair on the scalp.
Meanwhile, other disorders that can also cause hair loss are hormonal changes, scalp infections, autoimmune disorders, alopecia, or ringworm.
4 Palpitations
This symptom is very dangerous if it is not taken into account or done with it. The hectic heartbeat or heart rapids can be a symptom of stress and a malfunction of the heart muscle.
Panic attacks, depression, or thyroid problems can also cause palpitations. Whether or not you feel stressed, if you have palpitations, see a doctor.
5 Anxiety and extreme irritability
When we lead a stressed life, our feelings run high, so it is logical that you feel grumpy or anxious and that you have sudden mood swings.
However, DISORDERS anxiety or generalized anxiety, specific symptoms that can be confused with stress. This can lead to major problems, such as depression, suicide, or substance abuse, so it is essential to ask a professional when anxiety cannot be managed or when irritability runs your life.
6 Stomach pain
Everything that happens to us in life "goes" through the stomach. If you've ever been under extreme stress, you've probably felt your stomach twist. Chronic stress can bring some gastrointestinal problems and stomach upset.
If your stomach pain is excessive, consult your doctor because apart from being a symptom of stress, it could be due to other conditions linked to the digestive system.
Approach stress in a positive way
Stress is, to some range, healthy and is a healthy response to a perceived threat. The crucial point is that we positively approach stress to improve and generate changes in our lives.
In other words, this would be trying to be resilient, cope with that stress, focus on it, channel it, and transform it. Being exposed to constant stress can cause our health to deteriorate, but the point is to ensure that stress does not control our lives so that that does not happen.
Try trying certain habits that can help you focus on the positive without letting problems weigh on your body and mind to keep stress from handling you.
Eat healthily, breathe deeply, do things outside of your schedule, interact with friends, go to the movies, and eat that ice cream without guilt. Above all, love yourself and take care of yourself, because like you, no one will know how to do it better.
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