Pretty much everybody experiences stress at some point in their lives. Whether it’s a heavy workload in the office, or you’re struggling to make ends meet, stress isn’t nice no matter what your situation is. Did you know that stress not only affects the way that we feel and think? It can bring on many physical problems as well, which can hinder you from living your day to day life normally. However, while you’re the only person that can sort any stress issues, there are ways that you can alleviate symptoms that come hand in hand with a stressful mind. Take a look at these other health problems caused by stress and how you can deal with them.
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Skin problems
While skin problems aren’t always caused by stress, many people who have underlying and unknown skin conditions often find out that they do when their skin suddenly flares up during a stressful period. Psoriasis, for example, is an autoimmune disease, but many people don’t experience any symptoms until they breakout due to stress.
If you’re experiencing skin problems, see your GP for different options for your condition. You might be put on steroid creams, light therapy, or even injections that can help clear your skin, depending on what your condition is. Remember to moisturize daily for an immediate improvement in the appearance and feel of your skin.
Incontinence
The last thing that anyone wants when they’re not feeling in tip top condition is to have to worry about being incontinent. Stress can cause bladder weakness which means that any action where pressure is put onto your bladder, you could leak out some urine.
You should certainly speak to your GP if you’re having these issues, or alternatively seek out incontinence treatment so that you can get your problems under control before any embarrassing moments occur.
Loss/growth of appetite
One thing that stress makes people do, is eat. Or not eat. Some people feel like food is a comfort to help them forget about what’s bothering them, while others feel nauseous with stress which puts them off food all together.
If you’re struggling with overeating, try to pre-plan and pre-make meals so that you’re not snacking on anything that can make you overeat. If you’re struggling to eat, keep your energy levels up with soft drinks and plain foods that won’t aggravate your sicky feeling.
Dark circles under the eyes
Finally, one of the biggest complaints that people have when they are stressed is dark circles under their eyes, due to lack of sleep. If taking medication to help you sleep isn’t ideal or you’re not keen on the idea, then consider listening to some hypnosis to help you fall asleep at night.
You should also get into the habit of writing down your worries before you go to bed so that your brain isn’t clogged up with all of your problems. Keeping a diary can really help the mind settle. Many people swear by this method, so give it a go and hopefully, you can catch up on some sleep!