'', kwa mimi stress ndiye hasa husababisha kinga ya mwili kushuka kwa kasi kuliko kitu kingine chochote. American Institute of Stress wameandika hivi kwenye website yao:
[h=1]Effects Of Stress[/h] Stress is difficult for scientists to define because it is a highly subjective phenomenon that differs for each of us. Things that are distressful for some individuals can be pleasurable for others. We also respond to stress differently. Some people blush, some eat more while others grow pale or eat less. There are numerous physical as well as emotional responses as illustrated by the following list of some
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[TD="width: 49%"]1. Frequent headaches, jaw clenching or
pain
[/TD]
[TD="width: 49%"]26. Insomnia, nightmares, disturbing
dreams
[/TD]
[TD="width: 49%"]2. Gritting, grinding teeth
[/TD]
[TD="width: 49%"]27. Difficulty concentrating, racing thoughts
[/TD]
[TD="width: 49%"]3. Stuttering or stammering
[/TD]
[TD="width: 49%"]28. Trouble learning new information
[/TD]
[TD="width: 49%"]4. Tremors, trembling of lips, hands
[/TD]
[TD="width: 49%"]29. Forgetfulness, disorganization,
confusion
[/TD]
[TD="width: 49%"]5. Neck ache, back pain, muscle spasms
[/TD]
[TD="width: 49%"]30. Difficulty in making decisions.
[/TD]
[TD="width: 49%"]6. Light headedness, faintness, dizziness
[/TD]
[TD="width: 49%"]31. Feeling overloaded or overwhelmed.
[/TD]
[TD="width: 49%"]7. Ringing, buzzing or "popping sounds
[/TD]
[TD="width: 49%"]32. Frequent crying spells or suicidal
thoughts
[/TD]
[TD="width: 49%"]8. Frequent blushing, sweating
[/TD]
[TD="width: 49%"]33. Feelings of loneliness or worthlessness
[/TD]
[TD="width: 49%"]9. Cold or sweaty hands, feet
[/TD]
[TD="width: 49%"]34. Little interest in appearance,
punctuality
[/TD]
[TD="width: 49%"]10. Dry mouth, problems swallowing
[/TD]
[TD="width: 49%"]35. Nervous habits, fidgeting, feet tapping
[/TD]
[TD="width: 49%"]11. Frequent colds, infections, herpes sores
[/TD]
[TD="width: 49%"]36. Increased frustration, irritability,
edginess
[/TD]
[TD="width: 49%"]12. Rashes, itching, hives, "goose bumps"
[/TD]
[TD="width: 49%"]37. Overreaction to petty annoyances
[/TD]
[TD="width: 49%"]13. Unexplained or frequent "allergy"
attacks
[/TD]
[TD="width: 49%"]38. Increased number of minor accidents
[/TD]
[TD="width: 49%"]14. Heartburn, stomach pain, nausea
[/TD]
[TD="width: 49%"]39. Obsessive or compulsive behavior
[/TD]
[TD="width: 49%"]15. Excess belching, flatulence
[/TD]
[TD="width: 49%"]40. Reduced work efficiency or productivity
[/TD]
[TD="width: 49%"]16. Constipation, diarrhea
[/TD]
[TD="width: 49%"]41. Lies or excuses to cover up poor work
[/TD]
[TD="width: 49%"]17. Difficulty breathing, sighing
[/TD]
[TD="width: 49%"]42. Rapid or mumbled speech
[/TD]
[TD="width: 49%"]18. Sudden attacks of panic
[/TD]
[TD="width: 49%"]43. Excessive defensiveness or
suspiciousness
[/TD]
[TD="width: 49%"]19. Chest pain, palpitations
[/TD]
[TD="width: 49%"]44. Problems in communication, sharing
[/TD]
[TD="width: 49%"]20. Frequent urination
[/TD]
[TD="width: 49%"]45. Social withdrawal and isolation
[/TD]
[TD="width: 49%"]21. Poor sexual desire or performance
[/TD]
[TD="width: 49%"]46. Constant tiredness, weakness, fatigue
[/TD]
[TD="width: 49%"]22. Excess anxiety, worry, guilt,
nervousness
[/TD]
[TD="width: 49%"]47. Frequent use of over-the-counter drugs
[/TD]
[TD="width: 49%"]23. Increased anger, frustration, hostility
[/TD]
[TD="width: 49%"]48. Weight gain or loss without diet
[/TD]
[TD="width: 49%"]24. Depression, frequent or wild mood
swings
[/TD]
[TD="width: 49%"]49. Increased smoking, alcohol or drug use
[/TD]
[TD="width: 49%"]25. Increased or decreased appetite
[/TD]
[TD="width: 49%"]50. Excessive gambling or impulse buying
[/TD]
As demonstrated in the above list, stress can have wide ranging effects on emotions, mood and behavior. Equally important but often less appreciated are effects on various systems, organs and tissues all over the body, as illustrated by the following diagram.
There are numerous emotional and physical disorders that have been linked to stress including depression, anxiety, heart attacks, stroke, hypertension, immune system disturbances that increase susceptibility to infections, a host of viral linked disorders ranging from the common cold and herpes to AIDS and certain cancers, as well as autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis and multiple sclerosis. In addition stress can have direct effects on the skin (rashes, hives, atopic dermatitis, the gastrointestinal system (GERD, peptic ulcer, irritable bowel syndrome, ulcerative colitis) and can contribute to insomnia and degenerative neurological disorders like Parkinson's disease. In fact, it's hard to think of any disease in which stress cannot play an aggravating role or any part of the body that is not affected (see stress effects on the body stress diagram) or. This list will undoubtedly grow as the extensive ramifications of stress are increasingly being appreciated. Additional information is available at
Links to sites with additional information on the effects of stress include:
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