Dose stress effect your immune system?

Answer 1

Yes, it sure can. But its more apt to be damaged from our reaction to stress than stress itself. Its the constant 'distress' that can really do us in. And make us more susceptible to colds, flu, and even autoimmune disease like lupus.

There is no way any normal person can live without stress. Life just isn't that simple. But thats ok because the body can actually function better with normal levels of stress. It can actually make us sharper thanks to certain chemicals our body produces when something comes up.

Its excessive stress that can weaken our immune system. Especially the type that wants to drive us crazy and we can't seem to find a way out. Thats when we may need help to understand the healthiest way to manage such difficult pressures.

The old fashion pressure cookers in ma's kitchen had a little valve on top that would relieve pressure from time to time so nothing would blow. Pressure was good in cooking food tenderly. But, like stress, it needs to be controlled. Or someone will explode. Can't keep life's pressures all inside. We all need some type of 'valve' to safely release stress pressure when it builds up too much. That way we preserve our immune systems, etc.

Some of us find relief via prayer and meditation. Sometimes we do something physical and burn off the pressure. Walking, jogging, laughing, etc, have worked for me. Even visiting with close friends that are supportive. Eight hours sleep per night is also a big factor. Our stressed out body can heal and recover....like the cooker 'valve' relieving inward pressure and promoting healthy living and healthy aging.

Answer 2

The effects of 'stress' are generally somewhat misunderstood. Some stress is good for us and keeps us alert and functioning at a high level. When there is excessive stress over too long a time, there can certainly be negative physical as well as mental repercussions, affecting virtually any part of the mind/body. But what constitutes 'excessive' is not a constant. It can be different for each person and one can increase one's 'resistance' or ability to handle stress, so no one is stuck with a fixed amount of stress or a fixed response to stress.

Answer 3

Yes, stress has an effect on your overall general health and can kill you as-well

Answer 4

Yes, it's one of the biggest things that effects it

Answer 5

Yes - it decreases the body's ability to fight off disease

Answer 6

YES.
totally.

Answer 7

stress can also cause your period to be late.

Answer 8

Very much so!!!

Answer 9

Rumor is that it does.