The consequences of stress are usually headaches, tense shoulders, abdominal pain or poor sleep. But did you know that stress can also manifest itself in very unexpected ways? Believe it or not, flatulence can also be caused by stress. We tell you what unforeseen grievances you can feel even more due to stress.
Stress is a controversial topic. But in addition to all the anti-stress tips and ways to relax, it’s also good to learn to recognize stress. With these complaints it might be helpful to de-stress for a while.
1. Good jokes aren’t funny anymore
Your humor seems to have disappeared like snow in the sun. Stress is fatal to a good mood. People around you suddenly seem incapable of making good jokes and you can’t laugh at anything anymore. The things that used to make you happy suddenly don’t seem so fun anymore. Even your favorite series no longer makes you feel good? Then it’s time for one relaxation class.
2. You suffer from skin problems
Stress raises cortisol levels. This puts the immune system in second place. This gives skin conditions like eczema a chance to express themselves and cause irritation. Stress can also cause hormonal fluctuations which lead to acne. According to this investigation from the University Hospital Center in Zagreb, when you are stressed, your body produces hormones, cytokines and neuropeptides that affect sebum production. Excessive sebum production increases the possibility of blocked sebaceous glands, e.g acne.
3. Healthy eating habits become an afterthought
Take time to be healthy pumpkin soup there’s nothing to do. We don’t think we have time to sit in the kitchen preparing a nutritious meal. Our need for sugars and easy snacks is on the rise, and we often eat lunch carelessly at work. For this reason we don’t feel when we have eaten enough, so we eat more than we need. Eat without distractions in chew well it can help you let stress have less of an effect on your digestive system. What you eat can also affect your stress level. Read here which products you should and absolutely shouldn’t eat for a healthy stress level.
4. You are chaotic
Finish your work quickly and quickly put dinner on the table. You think you can save time by tackling all your tasks at once. The consequence? Your environment becomes chaotic, your tasks are completed sloppily, and you lose the big picture. Multitasking actually makes you less productive and more stressed. Anti-stress tip: create routines for more rest.
5. You suffer from flatulence
When we are stressed, our body is in ‘action mode’: ready to arm itself against a threatening situation. Our autonomic nervous system switches from the parasympathetic to the sympathetic. What does it entail? Our pupils dilate, our heart beats faster, and our bronchial tubes dilate, allowing us to inhale more air per breath. What about our digestive system? Comes in second place. Our gastrointestinal system is blocked by stress and this can cause all kinds of ailments such as abdominal pain and flatulence.
6. Vaginal discomfort arises
As with your gastrointestinal system, your salivary glands’ production of moisture is reduced. When you are stressed, you can suffer from dry mouth. The same happens with the vaginal mucous glands. With prolonged stress, the level of testosterone decreases. This reduces your sex drive and ensures that not enough blood flows to restore the moisture level. Together, this can lead to vaginal dryness and pain during sex.
7. You are forgetful
Appointments, groceries or car keys. They are all victims of your stress. You lose things or forget to complete small tasks. Are you more forgetful than usual? Then this could be a sign of stress.
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