| | Mental Health | Stress
What stress has direct effect on the body?
1. Cardiovascular system
* Increased heart rate
* Increased blood pressure
* Increased risk of heart disease and stroke
2. Digestive system
* Increased risk of ulcers
* Diarrhea
* Constipation
3. Immune system
* Decreased immune function
* Increased risk of infections
4. Musculoskeletal system
* Muscle pain
* Back pain
* Headaches
5. Respiratory system
* Increased respiratory rate
* Shortness of breath
* Chest pain
6. Reproductive system
* Decreased libido
* Erectile dysfunction
* Irregular menstrual cycles
7. Neurological system
* Anxiety
* Depression
* Insomnia
* Difficulty concentrating
* Forgetfulness
8. Skin
* Acne
* Psoriasis
* Eczema