2007-04-23 03:37:54 · 7 answers · asked by ?????????? 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
When you're stressed, your body perceives it as a threat because it is in distress. As a result, the amygdala (part of your brain mostly responsible for a stress response) is signaled to release cortico-trophin releasing factor (CRF), which activates sympathetic nervous response, which releases hormones, such as adrenaline. Also produced is cortisol, which usually helps the body repair injuries or infections.
In large dosages, however, cortisol is not beneficial to the body. Cortisol and CRF cause immunosuppression, or decreased production of immune agents, particularly T cells and white blood cells called lymphocytes, which normally fight invading bodies.
2007-04-30 14:28:44 · answer #1 · answered by Efflorescent 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can tell you that stress DID WEAKEN my immune system, for a period of time. Following a number of changes in my life and moving to a different climate, I was experiencing depression and prone to constant pain along with several extreme allergic reactions. (my immune system)
As it was explained to me - we only have so much strength/energy to deal with life for any one day. We can survive with added stressors over a relatively short period of time. However, when the number of stressors keep increasing, or are sustained for long periods of time at a high level, it all takes a toll on our body - mind & emotions. Not all of our physical functioning can withstand constant high stress. There will come a point in time where a weak point will become evident, and once it does, other maladies can also occur.
For myself, it was three or 4 years where I experienced one illness & depression after another. Once I began to heal emotionally/psychologically, the physical illnesses also went away.
2007-04-23 05:39:19 · answer #2 · answered by Hope 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
AStress weakens the immune system because it makes certain glands and Hormones in the body work overtime , such as adrenaline , cortisol the adrenal gland and the thyriod ( this list is by no means comprhensive .
So wghen a time arrives foryour body to defend itself through illness thier is still no fuel im the tank so you get ill
2007-04-27 01:33:30 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes stress leads to full blown depression which leads to fatigue. The fatigue can effect all manner of bodily functions which bring about illnesses. Being stressed out or depressed one is not going to eat correctly or exercise and sickness can follow.
2007-04-23 04:01:32 · answer #4 · answered by luminous 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well don't know how but i know it does. Stress is the worst sickness of them all. It can kill you. Stress leads to most of the diseases. Including cancer, diabetes, stroke, insult. I think how it does it, its regulating your heart rhythm, and thats your life rhythm.
2007-04-30 04:41:49 · answer #5 · answered by oho b 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It has been happening to me. I have O.C.D so i get a lot of stress and i've have been getting sick a lot. I guess i just gave up.
2007-04-23 05:43:32 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't take proper care of myself and basically let myself go.
i don't eat right I'm over weight and unattractive.but on my
good days i eat right,exercise and keep well groomed and clean .
2007-04-29 23:51:48 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you just calm down. why you so stress, try get adviced from your family and who close with you
2007-05-01 03:21:34 · answer #8 · answered by lia 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋