Everyone experiences stress. Many things can cause us to become stressed. The feeling of stress is our body’s way of telling us that we are overwhelmed.
Common symptoms of stress:
- Fast heart rate
- Muscle tension
- Fast breathing
- Upset stomach
- Insomnia
It is important that we appropriately cope with our stress. Improper management of stress can negatively affect our lives.
Negative Effects of Excessive Stress
- Worsen symptoms current illness/disease
- High blood pressure
- Heart disease
- Alcohol/drug abuse
- Eating disorders
- Lack of sleep
- Depression