Symptoms of chronic stress

The body has so many ways to warn us that it "can't take it" anymore, but we so often overlook these signals. And then, sometimes, it's already too late, and the body is so exhausted that it's no wonder that more and more younger people suffer from heart attacks... Or get cancer...

Here are the symptoms you shouldn't ignore. If you recognize them, try to reduce the stress you are exposed to. It's not easy. But you owe it to yourself to at least try.

It's hard to wake up in the morning

Cortisol, a hormone secreted by the adrenal glands, and which is necessary for our energy to be at a satisfactory level in the morning, may be lacking due to long-term exposure to excessive stress and "burnout".

You are tired, even though you sleep enough

If your body needs more rest and recovery than you give it, you will end up with chronic fatigue syndrome, which you will not be able to get rid of even on those days when you get the recommended six to eight hours of sleep.

You crave salty

Chronic stress can lead to disturbances in the level of electrolytes in the body, which sometimes causes an almost uncontrollable need for salty food.

You notice that you have a hard time navigating "crisis" situations

If we are under stress for a long time, it reduces our stress tolerance, but also our ability to make the right decisions in crisis situations.

In women, a menstrual cycle disorder or more intense PMS symptoms may occur

When we are under constant stress, the body prioritizes stress hormones, not reproductive hormones. Because of this, it can happen that chronic stress leads to hormonal imbalance, which then leads to problems with the menstrual cycle, more pronounced PMS, and if such a condition persists, it can indirectly cause problems with fertility.

There is no virus that hasn't "infected" you

As we said, when we are under chronic stress, the body's priority is to deal with it, which results in weakened immunity.

You feel dizzy when you stand up suddenly

One of the consequences of chronic stress is an imbalance of electrolytes in the body, which can, among other things, cause a feeling of dizziness or fainting when standing up suddenly.

"Fuzzy" is in your head

Pronounced, long-term stress leads to problems with focus, it is harder for us to concentrate on what we are doing, and our memory weakens.

You can't "get through" the day without caffeine and sugar in high doses

Caffeine and sugar raise our energy levels in the short term, and if you can't make it through the day without heavy doses, it's a sure sign that your strength and energy are at a minimum, because all your body's resources are focused on "surviving" the stress you're exposed to. .

Your blood sugar fluctuates

Chronic stress causes constant spikes and drops in blood sugar, which is, among other things, the cause of those "plus" and "minus" phases you notice in your energy level and mood during the day.

As we said, if you notice more of these symptoms, if it lasts and lasts, try to change at least those small things in your life, which depend only on you. No matter how difficult it is, there is certainly at least something that you can simply choose not to get upset about, reports Mondo.rs.