Can stress induce physical appearance in women?

Question

For the past four years I've been under various forms of stress, i.e. relationship, finances, work, and family. In that time frame I look as though I've aged moreso than the normal flow. I'm 36 but look and feel older. My husband doesn't believe that stress can be a major factor on my appearance.

Answer 1

Scientists have identified the first direct link between stress and aging, a finding that could explain why intense, long-term emotional strain can make people get sick and grow old before their time.

Chronic stress appears to hasten the shriveling of the tips of the bundles of genes inside cells, which shortens their life span and speeds the body's deterioration, according to a small, first-of-its-kind study involving mothers caring for chronically ill children
If the findings are confirmed, they could provide the first explanation on a cellular level for the well-documented association between psychological stress and increased risk of physical disease, as well as the common perception that unrelenting emotional pressure accelerates the aging process.

Answer 2

oh it definetely can. ur hubby is wrong. too much stress leads u to releasing stress hormones which does so much to your body including aging. just try to chill and relax, meditate, exercise.

Answer 3

gray hair! straight jacket, no hair from pulling it out