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The Effects of Stress on Your Body
Stress is a normal physical and emotional reaction to life events
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Everyday obligations such as job and family, as well as major life events such as a
new illness, war, or the death of a loved one, can cause stress
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It can assist you in dealing with potentially
dangerous circumstances
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However, if your stress response does not cease firing and your stress levels remain elevated for much
longer than is essential for survival, it can harm your health
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Chronic stress symptoms include:
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irritability
anxiety
depression
headaches
insomnia

Central Nervous and Endocrine Systems
The "fight or flight" reaction is controlled by your central nervous system (CNS)
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These hormones increase your heart rate and transfer blood to the regions of your body
that need it the most in an emergency, such as your muscles, heart, and other vital organs
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The reaction will continue if the CNS does not return to normal or if the stressor does not
disappear
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Respiratory and Cardiovascular Systems
Stress hormones have an impact on both your respiratory and cardiovascular systems
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If
you already have a lung condition, such as asthma or emphysema, stress can make it considerably
more difficult to breathe
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Stress hormones force your blood vessels to tighten,
diverting more oxygen to your muscles, giving you more strength to act
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As a result, chronic or regular stress causes your heart to work too hard for too long
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Digestive System
When you are stressed, your liver creates additional blood sugar (glucose) to give you an energy boost
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Chronic stress might raise your chances of acquiring type 2 diabetes
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Due to
an increase in stomach acid, you are more prone to have heartburn or acid reflux
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pylori frequently does), it can raise your chance of
developing them and make existing ulcers worse
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You may also feel nauseated, vomit, or have a stomachache
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They usually
release when you rest, but if you're continually stressed, your muscles may not get an opportunity to
relax
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This might
lead to an unhealthy cycle in which you quit exercising and turn to pain medication for relief
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When you're constantly stressed, it's natural to lose your
desire
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Stress can cause a man's testosterone levels to plummet if he is subjected to it for an extended period
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Chronic stress may
also raise the risk of infection in male reproductive organs such as the prostate and testes
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It might result in irregular, heavier, or unpleasant
periods
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Immune System
Stress stimulates the immune system, which can be beneficial in emergencies
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However, stress chemicals impair your
immune system and limit your body's reaction to external invaders over time
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Stress can also lengthen the recovery period following an illness or accident

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