10 Body Signs You See When Your Stress Is Too High
May 09, 2025
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It is known that the etymology of stress is derived from the Latin word 'strictus', which means 'tight', 'strictus'.
It was later transformed into an ancient French word 'estresse', which means 'presse', 'constraint', and came to mean 'physical pressure' and 'tense' in English in the 17th century. In the 20th century, it began to be used to describe a state of psychological burden or tension.
Excessive stress has a profound effect on our mental and physical health. It can worsen the disease or make it worse.
We have summarized 10 signals that can appear if the stress is too high.
◇Headache or migraine
Stress can strain muscles, causing headaches or migraines. If you have a headache continuously for no specific reason, it may be a sign that your stress level has increased.
◇digestion problem
Stress directly affects the digestive system. Indigestion, excessive gastric acid, gas production, constipation, or diarrhea can occur. There are also people who don't feel hungry when they are stressed, while they overeat and binge.
◇Insomnia or excessive sleep
You can suffer from sleep problems due to excessive stress. They can't sleep all night, and on the contrary, they feel the urge to sleep all day. If your sleep pattern has deteriorated, it could be a sign of stress.
◇ Muscle pain and stiffness
Stress can increase the body's cortisol hormone levels, causing muscle tension and pain. Pain in the neck, shoulder, back, especially neck, is a common symptom of stress.
◇Frequent infections
Stress weakens immunity, making it impossible for the body to fight infection. Frequent colds, fevers, or other infections may be due to increased stress levels.
◇ Fast heartbeat or chest pain
Excessive stress can increase heart rate and sometimes mild pain in the chest. Long-term stress can also increase the risk of high blood pressure and heart disease.
◇Skin trouble
The effects of stress also appear on the skin. Problems such as acne, rash, psoriasis, or eczema are often exacerbated by stress. Some people feel itchy or dry skin when stressed.
◇weight change
Stress causes some people to start gaining weight sharply, while others suddenly lose weight. It is caused by hormonal imbalances in the body and changes in eating habits.
◇Feeling changes and sensitive emotions
Stress directly affects our mental health. Symptoms such as unnecessary anger, irritation, sadness, or lack of concentration may be due to stress.
◇Hair loss
Stress can increase hair loss. Scalp problems also appear in some people due to stress.
Meanwhile, specialists recommend △ regular life △ exercise and hobbies △ muscle relaxation △ meditation as a way to relieve stress.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
