Stress

Stress. Just the word can make you cringe. Scientist have been studying the effects of stress on our bodies for years. They have found that short-term stress can be good for you overall, but long-term stress can have some very real and serious consequences to your health. Intense stress can trigger changes in your body that can cause you to get sick. Depression is just one of the big illnesses that can be brought on by acute, long-term stress. Trouble sleeping is another of the many problems that can be created. And in and of itself can give life to even further problems. Exhaustion, frustration, maybe even lead to anger. Several other health effects that stress can possibly bring on are skin problems. Nervousness and stress can bring out hives or other skin disorders, making you itch and scratch, which, in turn, makes the rashes worse. Another risk is heart disease, which has been proven to be the number one killer of women in the United States. Having an acute amount of stress on you and your body can cause high blood pressure or even a stroke. Another diseases that can possibly be stress related is diabetes. Diabetes in and of itself can be very serious. Some people have to take insulin, all have to watch their diet...it's a difficult disease to deal with no matter which type you have. It can cause vision loss and in some extreme cases, loss of a limb. Significant stress can even cause you to lose some sexual desire. That alone could put a strain on any relationship. And make your partner feel less desired. Stress can even make it harder for a woman to become pregnant or decrease a man's sperm count. It can even cause a woman's menstruation to be late. A severe amount of stress can even cause gastrointestinal problems. Ulcers being at the top of the list as well as stomach cramping and irritable bowel syndrome. People who find themselves under intense stress are more apt to have colds and infections because the stress has lowered their immune systems. There are innumerable effects that stress can have on your health. Everyone is different and how stress effects people varies, but anyone can learn how to manage their stress. The above conditions are preventable and if your stress is managed correctly you can certainly prevent them. Monitor the symptoms of stress.