7 Silent Signs That You’re Stressed
Having a stressful day once in a while is something that is usual for modern daily life, but if you are suffering from chronic stress you should know that the symptoms of this serious problem are not really easy to recognize.
If you are experiencing only one of these typical signs of chronic stress on a daily basis you should definitely find a way to relax because your health is at stake. These are the 7 silent signs that you’re stressed.
- Jaw pain
Jaw pain usually means that you are grinding your teeth too much. This is something that usually happens during the night and stress increases the effects of this activity. If you find out that you are experiencing jaw pain because of stress ask your dentist for a solution. They will usually recommend dental night guard.
- Headaches during the weekend
A sudden cessation of stress can lead to headaches. This is something that you can avoid by following daily routines. For example, if you sleep and eat at the same time as you do during the week then you will be able to avoid this problem.
- Skin problems
Stress can lead to inflammation that ultimately results in the formation of pimples. Refresh your skin with a lotion that contains benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid. This lotion is used for exfoliation (removal of dead skin cells) and it can provide the necessary moisture to your skin. If your skin doesn’t show any signs of improvement after one week, make sure to visit your doctor.
- Abdominal pain
People who are stressed very often feel abdominal pain, headaches, neck and back pain and they also experience insomnia. They also have three times greater chance to experience problems with their digestive system. The science still doesn’t have the answer why is this happening. Of course, before you blame the stressful day you had, it is also a good idea to visit the doctor in order to eliminate all the other problems like food allergies or other stomach-related issues that can lead to this pain.
- Unusual dreams
If you have nightmares or you wake up in the middle of the night without any reason then chances are that you are suffering from stress. The final goal is to wake up in a good mood and full of energy and in order to achieve that you need to introduce some healthy habits in your life – avoid caffeine and alcohol few hours before you go to bed and try to sleep for at least 7 hours.
- Strong menstrual cramps
Women who are suffering from chronic stress have 50% greater chance to have very painful menstrual cramps. Scientists believe that stress is responsible for hormonal imbalance. Getting involved in physical activity and regular exercise can help you with both cramps and stress.
- Itching
Chronic itching is usually occurring in people who are stressed. Some other similar diseases that develop because of stress are dermatitis, eczema and psoriasis.