The first Wednesday of November marks National Stress Awareness Day. It is a day when people can take a small step back to identify and deal with the stress that they may be suffering from, whether they’re aware of it or not.
By Athena Chan via International Business Times
Stress is not exactly a bad thing because it is a normal reaction that keeps people alert, reactive to danger and even motivated. However, having too much of it can lead to serious harm to health and relationships.
Sometimes, people don’t even realize that what they’re experiencing is actually due to stress.
Common Signs Of Stress
The American Institute of Stress (AIS) listed the most common signs of stress, including the following:
- Teeth grinding
- Frequent headaches
- Stuttering
- Aches and pains
- Dry mouth
- Rashes
- Excess flatulence
- Reduced libido
- An increase or decrease in appetite,
But some symptoms of stress are not obvious. Cases of forgetfulness, difficulties concentrating, feelings of loneliness, constant tiredness and excessive impulse buying may also signify that one is experiencing too much stress.
Others may also have nightmares or disturbing dreams, difficulties when it comes to learning new information, crying spells, disorganization, an increasing number of minor accidents, and reduced work efficiency. In some cases, people who don’t usually get sick may get sick more frequently because stress might have already affected their immune system, making them more susceptible to infections.
The full list shows the many ways that stress may present itself in a variety of symptoms affecting physical, mental and emotional well-being. While common, stress can also lead to more serious conditions. As the Cleveland Clinic explains, stress has been linked to six of the leading causes of death including heart disease, cancer and suicide.
It could also lead to dangerous behaviors such as excessive gambling or use of substances like alcohol, tobacco or food in efforts to relieve the stress, leaving the stressed individual in a “vicious cycle.” Read more from International Business Times.
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