Stress symptoms
Hi lovely ladies…All of you must have experienced sad, lonely, sometimes you may feel like crying, get upset on petty things, feels like its end if the world,u feel dejected without any particular reason. You don’t want to meet anybody. Isn’t it? This anxiety and frustration lead to depression which is also called stress. If this situation persists for more than 2 weeks then you can say you are stressed…This depression varies in men and women. You all will agree with it a tough task for us all to balance work and family life. So much strain comes on our body as well as mind.
As women are more fragile they are more prone to certain conditions of stress. A study has revealed that 70% of health issues are due to stress or anxiety as it weakens our libido. So chances of this mental illness are more in the ladies.
HOW STRESS LEVEL IS DIFFERENT IN MEN AND WOMEN
Women are fragile. Sometimes this nature makes it difficult to manage situations in an apt way which leads to anxiety, mental illness, and stress. The other reason is women have to play multiple roles at home and at the workplace. Its a challenge to see a home, workplace, finance, kids, relationships, etc and sometimes the situation is unmanageable which leads to stress.
The stress level is ok in some cases. But sometimes it’s chronic. Sometimes it is due to specific reasons such as the death of your loved one etc. Sometimes stress can be due to hereditary factors too. If this anxiety problem persists in a family it goes from generation to generation…We can categorize it in some specific categories:
a) OCD(Obsessive Compulsive Disorder)- This is a form of anxiety where you become obsessive. You finish your cooking but still go in the kitchen to check if the burner is still on? You wash your hands again and again to maintain hygiene. This sort of situation is due to mental confusion, slow mindset and anxious thoughts.
b) Panic attacks- If you are afraid of something and you just thought about it you become anxious. You feel like having a heart attack. You are unable to control your emotions.
c) Fear of social insecurity- Nobody likes me to type feelings. Insecurity like everybody is your enemy. Its sort of negative thoughts. U feel difficulty in social acceptance.
STRESS SYMPTOMS IN WOMEN-
Let’s have a look at what are the possible signs or symptoms of stress in women
1)The very first sign is your blood pressure goes up which leads to chest pain. It can lead to heart diseases. Stress reduces immunity which can exaggerate further problems.
2)Hormonal changes or hormonal disturbance is the other symptom.
3)Weight issues-You are doing proper exercise and dieting but still, weight is going up. The reason is the cortisol hormone. When you are stressed your body produces more cortisol hormone which leads to more fats and carbohydrate production in the body. Thus it affects your weight issues.
4)You feel tired. You are fatigued and feel shortness of breath.
5)You may face cardiovascular risk which is due to the changing patterns of the hormonal changes. You may suffer aches and pains in the body and joints. Women are more prone to this risk.
6)Insomnia or lack of sleep is the other symptom. Your body and mind are restless. You are awake the whole night. Your disturbed body system leads to disturbed sleep which causes severe health issues.
7)Due to the hormonal changes, some women can face skin issues such as acne, psoriasis, etc. This is also the most visible form of stress.
8)Chronic headaches or migraines are other symptoms of stress.
9)Lack of concentration-You is not able to focus on anything. Your thoughts are blurred and negative. The mind becomes slow.
10)Hair loss is a clear sign of stress. Your hair goes straight from the roots.
11)Stomach disorders are the other sign. You may either have an upset stomach or digestion related problems.
12)You have become more dependent on drugs or alcohol.
13)Disruption in the menstrual cycle. Periods are before the stipulated time or late.
14)Eating habits change. Some eatables you don’t like to eat you consume that more than often. Your favorite foods you don’t feel like eating.
15)It is like a panic attack. Your heart starts bouncing. You feel difficulty in breathing.
Categorized changes-
PHYSICAL CHANGES- You lose weight, the face is dull, look unhappy, face expressions are nil.
Behavioral CHANGES- Constant worry, don’t talk to anybody, feel lost and dejected. Worry a lot, become forgetful. You postpone things.
THOUGHT RELATED CHANGES- Your mind is overloaded with thoughts. You think negative. See the dark side of things. Feel bad about petty things.
Big Question is HOW TO DEAL WITH STRESS- To relieve the stress we need to follow some techniques. Its necessary to know depression or stress is not a disease. It’s a metaphor. So you need to follow certain steps to remove depression or anxiety disorder.
Very well written 👍