Knowing common stress symptoms can help you manage them Stress that's not dealt with can lead to many health problems, such as high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, obesity and diabetes. Stress involves changes affecting nearly every system of the body, influencing how people feel and behave. Stress affects all systems of the body including the musculoskeletal, respiratory, cardiovascular, endocrine, gastrointestinal, nervous, and reproductive systems. Stress is a normal psychological and physical reaction to the demands of life A small amount of stress can be good, motivating you to perform well
But many challenges daily, such as sitting in traffic, meeting deadlines and paying bills, can push you beyond your ability to cope Your body's stress reaction was meant to protect you But when it's always on alert, your health can pay the price. Avoid using alcohol or drugs to manage stress Stress won't disappear from your life And stress management needs to be ongoing
Survey suggests that years of societal division may be taking a toll and beyond this concern about societal division lies a deeper, more pervasive emotional strain Stress management offers a range of ways to help you better deal with stress and difficulty, also called adversity, in your life Managing stress can help you lead a more balanced, healthier life Stress is an automatic physical, mental and emotional response to a difficult event It's a common part of everyone's life When used positively, stress can lead to growth, action and change
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