Why Stress Is Dangerous for Your Body

Stress can cause serious health consequences, especially when it is sustained over time, or chronic.

Here are several effects of stress that can damage your health:

• Suppresses your immune system so it takes longer for your body to recover from illness.

• Damages your skin by causing acne.

• Causes stomach issues like reflux, stomach cramps, and nausea.

• Affects the reproductive system by lowering the sperm count of men and reducing sex drive for both men and women.

• Increases your blood pressure and cholesterol, increasing the likelihood of heart attack.

• Creates digestive issues like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), constipation, and diarrhea.

• Causes unstable moods and behaviors, depression, sleep issues, anxiety disorders, panic attacks, headaches, and low energy.

If you’re needing inspiration to reduce the impact of stress in your life, create a daily routine that can help manage it.