What Dangers Stress Really Hides

It’s hard to imagine one’s life without worry and anxiety. But sometimes it feels as if we get stuck in stress and it affects our well-being negatively.

5-Minute Crafts is going to tell you about the unexpected consequences that can be brought on by stress.

Unstable weight

When people are stressed, it becomes difficult for them to sustain healthy eating habits. All because of cortisol, which is also called the stress hormone. As a result of its “overtime” work, a person’s appetite increases, and cravings for sweet, fatty, and salty foods increases too. Less testosterone is produced, which leads to a decrease in muscle mass, and the body starts to burn fewer calories.

If you watch your diet and are active, but you still gain weight, it means you need to see a doctor.

Issues with sleep

Strong emotional worries can be a source of sleep problems. They can lead to the development of insomnia. There is nothing good about this condition because if the body doesn’t get the right amount of sleep, its condition can worsen.

Analyze the reason for your stress. If you can’t do it yourself, you can try seeking help from a psychotherapist.

Frequent colds

When stress becomes chronic, the immune system becomes insensitive to the regulatory effect of cortisol, which increases the inflammatory response of the body and leads to the progression of many diseases.

People who are subject to constant stress are prone to catching colds. If this applies to you, think about how to get your mental health back to normal.

Issues with teeth

Yes, issues with teeth can be because of stress too, and here are the most common ones:

• Teeth grinding, or jaw clenching. Headaches and painful sensations in the jaw can be a consequence of this disease. Excessive pressure on the teeth can also damage the jaw joints and tooth enamel.
• Cavities. Stress makes your body wash out protective minerals and increases the acidic environment that is rich in bacteria and that causes the appearance of cavities.
• Gum illnesses. Stressed people can neglect their oral hygiene, forget to brush their teeth, and cancel appointments with the dentist. Since stress weakens the immune system, it can lead to chronic inflammation of the gums.

Increased sensitivity to pain

Stress can also affect the way people feel pain. It can cause an increased reaction to an insignificant irritator.

Research conducted on children with frequent abdominal pain found that stress reduced their tolerance for this pain. In people with chronic illnesses, pain levels increase dramatically during stressful periods of their lives.