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what are the bad effects of stress on body?

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Multiple: Anxiety, depression, insomnia, palpitations, elevated BP, heart disease, failure to cope and impaired immune  system- for openers.

Question 2

what are the effects of stress on my health?

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Stress & Distress: Some stress might be good for keeping us alert, and our bodies are generally good at dealing with acute stress.  But too much for too long, can turn into "distress" -- and the situations that stress us are individually variable.  Stress can relate to many problems such as headaches, high blood pressure, heart problems, diabetes, skin conditions, asthma, arthritis, depression, & anxiety.

Question 3

what are the physical effects of chronic stress?

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Chronic Stress: Chronic stress can lead to a depressed immune system, increased belly fat, increased blood sugar, hair loss, and memory loss to name a few.

Question 4

what effects can to much worrying & stress cause?

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Anything!: Anything at all - every person is different.  Stomach pain, weight loss, weight gain, headache, back pain, insomnia, excessive sleep, fatigue, anxiety.....Cancer, gall bladder disease, reflux, .The list goes on and on.
Please try to address the stressors under your control, develop positive coping mechanisms (yoga, exercise, meditation, therapy or whatever!) and address your symptoms with your md.

Question 5

help please? i want to know what are some of the physical effects of chronic stress?

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Chronic stress: Stress symptoms can include feeling nervous or irritable, muscle tension (especially in neck, shoulders ; back), poor quality or minimal sleep, lack of concentration ; easy fatiguability. Lump in throat or butterfly in stomach sensation can occur.

Question 6

what is stress and its effects on sleep and pain?

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Makes them worse: Study after study have shown pain and insomnia are related to stress. Try taking a yoga class.

Question 7

what physical effects of anxiety and stress are there?

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Effects: Short term physical effects of anxiety can be insomnia, change in appetite, fatigue, diarrhea, sweating, muscle tension, headaches, shortness of breath and heart palpitations. High stress and anxiety over the long term can put one at a higher risk for medical illnesses such as heart disease.

Question 8

are there effects of stress on the nervous system? what are they?

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Stress & the body: Stress prepares for action by activating the autonomic nervous system & numerous hormones. Stress can cause muscle tension, cold hands & feet, increased heart rate, rapid & shallow breathing, stomach upset, headaches, dry mouth, increased sweating, mind racing, & insomnia. Chronic stress decreases immune functions & contributes to numerous illnesses.

Question 9

what are the effects of psychological stress on health?

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Anger and Control: The effects depend on whether the stress causes irritability (easy anger and frustration) and whether the person feels that they have some control over the stressful situation. If there is no irritability and the person feels in reasonable control, perhaps not much. Otherwise there might be long term effects on mood, anxiety, memory, and even cardiac risk factors.

Question 10

could you tell me ways to get rid of stress and its effects?

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Stay active: Exercise is a great way to relieve stress. Your body releases endorphins during exercise, which can help you feel calm. If you exercise 30 - 60 minutes a day, your stress levels can improve. When stressed, take 5 slow, deep breaths with your eyes closed, then roll your shoulders forward 5 times, then back 5 times. This will slow your heart rate and release tension in your neck and shoulders.

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