HOW STRESS AFFECTS THE BODY

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 How many people suffer from stress?

  • Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the U.S., affecting 40 million adults in the United States age 18 and older, or 18.1% of the population every year. Anxiety disorders are highly treatable, yet only 36.9% of those suffering receive treatment.

So all should know how Stress affects the body.

HOW STRESS AFFECTS THE BODY
Comment below if you want to know how to overcome stress.

BRAIN

Difficulty concentrating, anxiety, depression, irritability, mood,mind fog


SKIN

Hair loss, dull/brittle hair, brittle nails, dry skin, acne, delayed tissue repair


CARDIOVASCULAR

higher cholesterol, high blood pressure, increased risk of heart attack and stroke


JOINTS AND MUSCLES

increased inflammation,tension, aches and pains,muscle tightness


GUT

nutrient absorption, diarrhea, constipation,indigestion, bloating,pain and discomfort 


IMMUNE SYSTEM

decreased immune function,lowered immune defenses,increased risk of becoming ill,increase in recovery time

production


REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM

decreased hormone production ,decrease in libido, increase in PMS symptoms


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