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Due to today’s busy life, pressure of office work and spoiled lifestyle, stress has become a common part of human life. But when this mental stress crosses the normal limits and reaches chronic or dangerous level, then it starts harming not only the mind but every part of the body. From the perspective of a health reporter, chronic stress starts hollowing out the internal organs of the body by continuously increasing the levels of stress hormones like cortisol and adrenaline in the body. Let us know those 5 main symptoms of the body which indicate that your stress level has reached the danger zone.
1. Sudden flood of pimples and acne on the face (Acne & Skin Problems)
If your lifestyle is normal but still a lot of pimples, acne or acne have started appearing on your face, then the main reason could be excessive stress:
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hormonal imbalance: The cortisol hormone released during times of stress triggers the skin’s oil glands to produce excessive sebum.
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Loss of skin glow: The pores get clogged due to the accumulation of excess oil and dead cells, which increases problems like pimples, eczema and psoriasis.
2. Fast heartbeat and risk to heart health (Heart Health Risks)
When stress is in the danger zone, its worst effect is on your heart:
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High Blood Pressure (High BP): Due to continuous stress, the blood vessels shrink, due to which the blood pressure increases and the heart rate suddenly increases.
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Heart attack risk: Prolonged stress causes inflammation in the arteries, which increases the risk of heart attack and stroke in the future.
3. Constant upset stomach and acidity (Digestive Issues)
Our brain and digestive system are interconnected ‘Gut-Brain Axis’ Are directly connected through:
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Slowing down of digestive system: Under extreme stress, the brain diverts the body’s energy from digestion and puts it into ‘fight or flight’ mode.
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Gas and IBS: This leads to stomach cramps, persistent acidity, constipation, diarrhea or irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
4. Insomnia & Sleep Disturbance
Stress has a direct impact on your sleep cycle (Circadian Rhythm):
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Lack of calmness of mind: Even after lying on the bed at night, a whirlwind of thoughts keeps going on in the mind, which prevents deep sleep.
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Feeling tired: Even after staying in bed for a sufficient time, the body feels tired and heavy when you wake up in the morning.
5. Falling ill frequently and weak immunity
If you get cold, fever or infection every few days, then it is a sign of your weak immunity:
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Effect on white blood cells (WBC): Chronic stress reduces the number of infection-fighting lymphocytes (WBC) in the body, making the body more susceptible to diseases.
How to avoid stress?
If you are seeing these symptoms, do not ignore them at all. Do yoga and pranayam for 20-30 minutes daily, get enough sleep, reduce screen time and if necessary, consult a mental health expert or doctor.