2006-06-28 16:53:30 · 11 answers · asked by dolphinspray17 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
It can effect almost all parts of you body.
For me, it makes me tired, I gain weight, I sleep less and feel irritable and under less control. It raises your blood pressure and may create tendencies to overeat or sleep too much.
The hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis (HPA axis) is a major part of the neuroendocrine system that controls reactions to stress and has important functions in regulating various body processes such as digestion, the immune system and energy usage. Species from humans to the most ancient organisms share components of the HPA axis. It is the mechanism for a set of interactions among glands, hormones and parts of the mid-brain that mediate a general adaptation syndrome.
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2006-06-28 16:55:55 · answer #1 · answered by Texas Cowboy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aside from the usual headaches, fatigue and even random rashes ... the most readily noticable thing that mental/emotional stress can do to the female body is make your periods late.
2006-06-28 17:01:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous Evil Chick 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stress is a terrible enemy... it can actually cause cancer in women, easier than a ciggarette. Because women are usually more deeply emotional than men, stress levels are generally higher in them, than in men. Stress can weaken the immune system, then bacteria can't be fought like it needs to be.
2006-06-28 17:04:20 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How? "A chronic overreaction to stress overloads the brain with powerful hormones that are intended only for short-term duty in emergency situations. Their cumulative effect damages and kills brain cells."
2006-06-28 16:59:51 · answer #4 · answered by carolewkelly 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
youre imumnne system could crash. you can even get high blood pressure
for exampleWhen exposed to a cold virus, students under high stress were twice as likely to develop colds. so take it easy.
2006-06-28 16:59:40 · answer #5 · answered by Margi M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can get hives, gain or lose weight, lose your hair and lose sleep. You have to be good to your body. Stress is hard on it.
2006-06-28 16:57:23 · answer #6 · answered by Sara 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ulcers, skin irritations, fatigue, lower immunity, heart problems, hair loss... it can do anything, depending onthe level of stress and how much it is internalized.
2006-06-28 16:58:28 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
One major effect is a weakened immune system, so you're more likely to get sick.
2006-06-28 16:56:47 · answer #8 · answered by crystalrabbit7 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it can shut ur whole body down
2006-06-28 17:00:28 · answer #9 · answered by Pie Man 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It makes my back hurt.
2006-06-28 16:56:34 · answer #10 · answered by Jill W 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋