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Is Stress Bad For You?


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Short answer

Stress is bad for you, as it can impact you both physically and emotionally.

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Long answer

We all have our own distinct meaning of what stress is and how it can impact our life. Stress itself can impair our ability to function properly, whether it be mental, physical, or emotional control. Stress develops primarily from your thoughts, environment, social interactions, and outcomes of events. Neuroscientists, however, are still working on finding more links between stress and the brain.

There are many proven side effects from stress, some being more common than others. Most commonly, emotions become increasingly difficult to control and manage. Self-esteem is also known to go down. As far-fetched as it sounds, continuous stress can actually lead to chronic stress, which in turn can increase the risk for illness and disease. A study done at The Ohio State University College of Medicine showed that in just a 3-day period of being stressed, the cells that help fight off illness, tumors, and infection decrease.

More symptoms of stress include irritability, nausea, headache, chest pain, insomnia, loss of sexual desire, nervousness, dry mouth, and grinding teeth. From stress, people create "distress" which is a state of mind where your actions are no longer based off of a healthy mindset. Many of your decisions when distressed will only lead to more stress.

Stress definitely isn't a good thing and it's essential you do everything you can to turn your state of mind around. Here are a few tips to help combat stress: Eat a healthy diet (avoid caffeine, alcohol, cigarettes, etc.), get at least 8 hours of sleep, meditate, keep a positive mindset, avoid negative situations, and be social.


Possible short-term side effects

  • headache
  • nausea
  • irritability
  • chest pain
  • insomnia
  • decreased libido
  • nervousness
  • dry mouth
  • teeth grinding

Possible long-term side effects

  • chronic stress
  • illness
  • disease
  • altered decision making
  • depression
  • extreme anxiety / pain
  • lowered self-esteem


Healthier alternatives

  • be positive
  • be social
  • stay active
  • maintain a healthy diet
  • avoid negative situations



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Written by Desmond Richard
Published on: 12-28-2015
Last updated: 12-10-2016

Thank you for your feedback!

Written by Desmond Richard
Published on: 12-28-2015
Last updated: 12-10-2016




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