How to identify stress in your body?

Yamuna Body
3 min readDec 14, 2018

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Stress can impact your body in several ways and there are different levels of stress that affects each individual uniquely. Stress can be caused by a multiplicity of factors, such as being unhappy at work or home, working long hours, relationship issues etc. The priority is to learn what causes stress and work to minimize this.

To eliminate stress you need to figure out what is the main cause for you and how to alleviate it. Furthermore, you would also need to identify where stress is stored in your body. Stress can manifest in many parts of your body and can result in discomfort or pain in these areas.

And when the stress response keeps firing, day after day, it could put your health at serious risk. Chronic stress can cause a variety of symptoms and affect your overall well-being, including:

  • Headaches
  • Heartburn
  • Insomnia
  • Rapid Breathing
  • Weakened Immune System
  • Risk of Heart Attack
  • High Blood Sugar
  • Fertility Problems / Missed Periods
  • Stomachaches
  • Erectile Dysfunction / Low Sex Drive
  • Muscle Tension
  • sleep problems

Indeed, stress symptoms can affect your body. But it can also effect your thoughts and feelings as well as your behavior.

Common effects of stress on your mood:

  • Anxiety
  • Restlessness
  • Lack of Motivation or Focus
  • Feeling Overwhelmed
  • Irritability or Anger
  • Sadness or Depression

Common effects of stress on your behavior:

  • Overeating or Under-eating
  • Angry Outbursts
  • Drug or Alcohol Abuse
  • Tobacco Use
  • Social Withdrawal
  • Exercising Less Often

How to identify your stress points.

  1. Identify what factor(s) in your life is causing you stress.
  2. Make a list of the top 5 areas you feel pain and tension when you are stressed.
  3. Work on healthy stress relievers, including:
  • Regular physical activity
  • Relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing, meditation, yoga, tai chi or getting a massage
  • Keeping a sense of humor
  • Socializing with family and friends
  • Setting aside time for hobbies, such as reading a book or listening to music

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Conclusion.

Everyone deals with and react stress differently. Acknowledging that stress is not healthy for your physical, mental and emotional well being is an important first step. Know your body, understand the causes of your stress, and identify ways to alleviate it.

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