Experts believe stress is our body’s way to survive, stay alert and respond to a situation at a moment’s notice. In fact, they tell us that stress, when in small doses, is quite healthy for your brain. However, as is with everything, excessive or persistent stress can do the opposite. Staying in constant stress can do a lot of harm. It could numb your senses, affect your productivity, problem-solving skills, and make decision-making hell.
Modern-day life has prompted stress to manifest itself in physical symptoms like headaches, dizziness, muscular tension, high blood pressure, and insomnia among other health issues. Identifying and managing these symptoms is quite important.
If these headaches and unexplained pains continue for a long time, you may need to try some relaxation techniques like meditation, deep breathing, and therapy. Our body gives off all sorts of subtle signals that may be difficult for us to read at times. By recognising the signs of stress early on, one can take steps to address the problem before it becomes an issue.
Following are some hidden signs of stress to watch out for.
Unexplained aches: Stress leads to muscle tension, which leads to pain in the neck, shoulders, and back. If you find yourself experiencing more pains than usual, it may be your body’s way of saying you are stressed.
Sleep Troubles: Sleep deprivation can be caused by stress and lead to bigger troubles.
Frequent Headaches/Migraines: If you find yourself reaching for the painkiller more often than you can count it could be a sign that your stress levels are too high.
Stomach Issues: Your stomach is one of the first organs to be affected by stress. It can cause indigestion, heartburn, constipation or diarrhea.
Fatigue: With your body staying in a constant “fight or flight” mode, it can lead to fatigue and exhaustion. Stress can make you feel tired and drained of energy.
