Signs and Effects of Stress
Effects of stress
On a day-to-day basis, stress might not seem to be a great risk to your health, but the fact is that too much stress for too long can cause serious overall health problems. Ongoing or chronic stress taxes the body’s main systems and can result in long-term illness, injury, or hospitalization.
Some possible signs and effects of ongoing or long-term stress:
- Loss of sleep
- Difficulty concentrating
- Feeling overwhelmed
- Chronic fatigue
- Low self-esteem
- Depression
- Obesity
- Skin conditions, such as eczema
- Increased blood pressure
- Nutrition and digestion problems
- Immune system suppression
- Risk of heart attacks or stroke
