<h1>Stress- Cause, adverse effects on health & stress busters</h1>

Stress can affect body & cause a lot of harm. Chronic stress can be the result of irritating hassles or a long term life condition such as a difficult job situation or problems in family life..

How to identify that stress is developing?

One should recognize when stress is setting in.
Following are the signs -

Inability to sleep

Muscle tension

Raising voice

Increasing heart beats

Excessive tiredness,

Dry mouth,

Erratic movements,

Breathing difficulty,

Stomach upset - diarrhea, acidity

Excessive sweating

Sexual dysfunction ( lack of sex desire -libido, erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation)


Chronic stress can have following effects :-

Muscle pain :-
Neck, shoulder and low back pain.

Cardiovascular Disease :-

High blood pressure,
Abnormal heartbeat (arrhythmia),
Problems with blood clotting and hardening of the artery (atherosclerosis).
Coronary artery disease, heart attack or even heart failure.

The respiratory system :-

Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD)

Skin Problems :-

Stress can make disorders such as acne, bronchial asthma or psoriasis worse. Stress worsens the symptoms of pre-menstrual syndrome

Immune system :-

The body tends to become more prone to illness, from colds and minor infections to major diseases. If you have a chronic illness such as AIDS or cancer, stress can make the symptoms worse.

Stomach and intestinal problems.

Alteration in bowel habits
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
Peptic ulcer disease
irritable bowel syndrome.

Reproductive system :-

Painful menstrual period,
Decreased fertility & libido and
Erection problems & decreased sperm production.

”Short term stress”

‘Tension’ is often the first sign of acute stress. Tense muscles are tight and feel ‘hard’ to touch. A tense mind make you feel jumpy, irritable and unable to concentrate. One tends to make a lot of mistakes. This can be a warning to do something about stress to prevent long term effects of stress and enjoy a comfort.

Acute Stress problems :-

Acute (Short term) stress is the body’s immediate reaction to any situation that seems demanding or dangerous. Your stress level depends on how intense the stress is, how long it lasts and how you cope with the situation. The body usually recovers quickly from acute stress, but it can cause problems if it happens too often or your body doesn’t have a chance to return to normal. In people who have heart problem, acute stress can trigger an abnormal heartbeat (arrhythmia) and even a heart attack.

Stress Busters

One should do some relaxing activities regularly.

1. One should have regular sex. Sex is a very good stress reliever. Find some time for romance. Interact with your wife.

2. Arrange tours at weekends with family & friends. Select nearby hillstations.

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