What are the five symptoms of chronic stress?

What are the symptoms of chronic stress?

  • Aches and pains.
  • Insomnia or sleepiness.
  • A change in social behavior, such as staying in often.
  • Low energy.
  • Unfocused or cloudy thinking.
  • Change in appetite.
  • Increased alcohol or drug use.
  • Change in emotional responses to others.

What are warning signs of chronic stress?

What are the warning signs and symptoms of emotional stress?

  • Heaviness in your chest, increased heart rate or chest pain.
  • Shoulder, neck or back pain; general body aches and pains.
  • Headaches.
  • Grinding your teeth or clenching your jaw.
  • Shortness of breath.
  • Dizziness.
  • Feeling tired, anxious, depressed.

What does extreme stress do to the body?

Stress that’s left unchecked can contribute to many health problems, such as high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity and diabetes.

What can stress do to your body physically?

The consistent and ongoing increase in heart rate, and the elevated levels of stress hormones and of blood pressure, can take a toll on the body. This long-term ongoing stress can increase the risk for hypertension, heart attack, or stroke.

What does high stress feel like?

Headaches. Upset stomach, including diarrhea, constipation, and nausea. Aches, pains, and tense muscles. Chest pain and rapid heartbeat.

How do you recover from chronic stress?

THE BASICS

  1. Slow Things Down. Our brains and bodies were designed to face acute stressors and then have a period of recovery to relax, eat, sleep, or procreate before facing the next one.
  2. Exercise.
  3. Get in the Green.
  4. Smile.
  5. Stand Upright.
  6. Try to See Your Stress as a Challenge.

What organs are affected by stress?

Too much of the stress hormone cortisol may make heart and lung conditions worse. These include heart disease, heart rhythm abnormalities, high blood pressure, stroke and asthma. Alongside lung conditions, stress can also cause shortness of breath and rapid breathing.

What happens to the body when under long-term stress?