What are the effects of stress?

What are the effects of stress?

Physical symptoms of stress include:

• Low energy.
• Headaches.
• Upset stomach, including diarrhea, constipation, and nausea.
• Aches, pains, and tense muscles.
• Chest pain and rapid heartbeat.
• Insomnia.
• Frequent colds and infections.
• Loss of sexual desire and/or ability.

What are 3 long term effects of stress?

Mental health problems, such as depression, anxiety, and personality disorders. Cardiovascular disease, including heart disease, high blood pressure, abnormal heart rhythms, heart attacks, and stroke. Obesity and other eating disorders. Menstrual problems.

What happens to your body when we are stressed?

When you feel threatened, your nervous system responds by releasing a flood of stress hormones, including adrenaline and cortisol, which rouse the body for emergency action. Your heart pounds faster, muscles tighten, blood pressure rises, breath quickens, and your senses become sharper.

What is the main reason for overthinking?

The link between overthinking and mental health problems is a chicken-or-egg type question. Overthinking is linked to psychological problems, like depression and anxiety. It’s likely that overthinking causes mental health to decline and as your mental health declines, the more likely you are to overthink.

What is the result of overthinking?

Overthinking can change the way you work with others and the way you do things. It can significantly affect your personal life, social life and work-life too. Most importantly, overthinking may also cause emotional distress.

Why is thinking too much bad?

Research says dwelling on your shortcomings, mistakes, and problems increases your risk of mental health problems. And as your mental health declines, your tendency to ruminate increases, which can lead to a vicious cycle that is hard to break. Studies also show that overthinking leads to serious emotional distress.

How do you manage negative thoughts?

Here are some things you can try right now to help you see the brighter side of life:

1. Focus on what you are feeling right now. If you’re sad, feel the sadness.
2. Share your feelings with someone close to you.
3. Do something nice for yourself.
4. Take time to count your blessings.
5. Eat well.
6. Make social connections.