5. Acne
Stress can cause pimples and acne. This is because stress stimulates the production of cortisol, a hormone that in turn causes more oil production in your skin. This makes your skin greasier and increases the chance of pimples and other blemishes.
6. Intestinal flora
Some people experience bowel problems when they are stressed. Stress can cause some people to go to the toilet more often, while other people don’t go at all. In short: disturbed intestinal flora can cause both diarrhea and constipation. You can also get irritable bowel syndrome (PDS) or a bowel disease.
7. Memory problems
Are you a little forgetful? This may indicate that you have chronic stress. Stress can lead to lower production of dopamine, a neurotransmitter that is responsible for your memory, decision making and personality behavior. Therefore, if you have a lot of stress, it can affect your memory.
8. Lower libido
Have you become less interested in sex lately? This can also be a sign of stress. Research shows that especially women who suffer from chronic stress feel more distracted and less connected with their partner. Moreover, the stress hormone cortisol can lead to less sexual arousal.
9. Weight fluctuations
Sometimes stress can prevent your body from getting a signal from the brain that it’s time to eat. This will make you skip meals or eat at odd times. You also tend to eat more unhealthy food if you feel stressed and your body stores more fat around your belly, hips and thighs due to stress. This means that you can gain weight. In some cases, stress can also cause you to eat less, leading to weight loss.
10. A Good Night’s rest
An excess of cortisol can prevent you from sleeping well at night. This can lead you to become extra stressed by the lack of sleep, and the feeling that you have to sleep. These thoughts usually make your sleep deprivation worse. No matter how difficult, try to avoid these thoughts.
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