
Stress won’t go away? Maybe you are suffering from chronic stress
2019年10月25日 · Chronic stress can affect both our physical and psychological well-being by causing a variety of problems including anxiety, insomnia, muscle pain, high blood pressure, and a weakened immune system. Research shows that stress can contribute to the development of major illnesses, such as heart disease, depression, and obesity.
Stress effects on the body - American Psychological Association …
2018年11月1日 · Chronic stress, ongoing stress over an extended period of time, can affect testosterone production resulting in a decline in sex drive or libido, and can even cause erectile dysfunction or impotence. Reproduction Chronic stress can also negatively impact sperm production and maturation, causing difficulties in couples who are trying to conceive.
How stress affects your health - American Psychological …
2013年1月1日 · When stress starts interfering with your ability to live a normal life for an extended period, it becomes even more dangerous. The longer the stress lasts, the worse it is for both your mind and body. You might feel fatigued, unable to concentrate, or irritable for no good reason, for example. But chronic stress causes wear and tear on your ...
An ADHD diagnosis in adulthood comes with challenges and …
2023年3月1日 · For adults, undiagnosed ADHD symptoms can lead to chronic stress and low self-esteem By Rachel Fairbank Date created: March 1, 2023 10 min read Vol. 54 No. 2
Stress - American Psychological Association (APA)
Stress involves changes affecting nearly every system of the body, influencing how people feel and behave. By causing mind–body changes, stress contributes directly to psychological and physiological disorder and disease and affects mental and physical health, reducing quality of life. Adapted from the APA Dictionary of Psychology
Fact Sheet: Health Disparities and Stress
Stress is the physiological demand placed on the body when one must adapt, cope or adjust (Nevid & Rathus, 2003). It can be healthful and essential in keeping an individual alert; however, intense or prolonged stress can be overwhelming on the body. Two of the major forms of stress are acute and chronic stress. Types of Stress
Stress in America 2023 - American Psychological Association (APA)
The data suggests the long-term stress sustained since the Covid-19 pandemic began has had a significant impact on well-being, evidenced by an increase in chronic illnesses—especially among those between the ages of 35 and 44, which increased from 48% reported in 2019 to 58% in 2023. Adults ages 35 to 44 also experienced the highest increase ...
Identifying signs of stress in your children and teens
2019年9月5日 · Stress can also appear in physical symptoms such as stomach aches and headaches. If a child makes excessive trips to the school nurse or complains of frequent stomachaches or headaches (when they have been given a clean bill of health by their physician), or if these complaints increase in certain situations (e.g., before a big test) that child ...
What’s the difference between stress and anxiety?
2019年10月28日 · The trigger can be short-term, such as a work deadline or a fight with a loved one or long-term, such as being unable to work, discrimination, or chronic illness. People under stress experience mental and physical symptoms, such as irritability, anger, fatigue, muscle pain, digestive troubles, and difficulty sleeping.
Coping with stress at work - American Psychological Association …
2014年7月1日 · When stress persists, it can take a toll on your health and well-being. A stressful work environment can contribute to problems such as headache, stomachache, sleep disturbances, short temper, and difficulty concentrating. Chronic stress can result in anxiety, insomnia, high blood pressure, and a weakened immune system.