Emotional stress is an inevitable part of modern life, but long-term states of high stress can have a profound impact on physical and mental health.

My own experience:

In 2021, I started my business for the first time and opened a small restaurant in Shenzhen, which opened for less than a year, and closed due to poor management, during that time because of stress, which led to skin problems, facial molting, and a lot of dandruff every day, and it was very big, as big as cereal.

Although it has been a few years, when I am stressed, I will suddenly have a lot of dandruff on my head and molt on my face

Stress can not only cause skin problems, but also lead to decreased resistance and even depression, after the initial closure of the restaurant, for a while, I felt that I was in poor health, my whole body was weak, and at the worst time, I was depressed, I always felt that I would not live tomorrow, and I regarded every day as my last day.

During that time, I personally experienced why there are always depressed people on the Internet who commit suicide, so I suggest that everyone must learn to relieve stress, such as exercising, getting up early in the morning to watch the sunrise, reading books, these are all good methods, if you find yourself stressed, you should quickly find ways to relieve stress.

Here are some of the health problems that emotional stress can cause:

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1. Psychological and emotional problems

• Anxiety and depression: Long-term stress and negative emotions can lead to symptoms of anxiety and depression, affecting an individual’s emotional stability and mental health.
• Mood swings: Stress can lead to mood swings, irritability, and low mood, affecting relationships and daily life.

2. Physical health problems

• Cardiovascular disease: Long-term stress and negative emotions may lead to high blood pressure and heart disease, as emotional stress can lead to increased blood pressure and increase the burden on the heart.
• Digestive problems: Emotional stress and anxiety are often associated with digestive problems, such as stomach ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome, etc.
• Weakened immune system function: Long-term stress and negative emotions may weaken the immune system and make a person more susceptible to infection.

3. Endocrine and metabolic problems

• Diabetes: Long-term emotional stress may lead to insulin resistance, increasing the risk of diabetes.
• Thyroid disease: People with long-term stress, tension and anxiety are prone to thyroid disease, and statistics show that 70% of thyroid diseases have adverse emotional stimulation before the onset of thyroid disease.

4. Skin problems

• Skin diseases: urticaria, psoriasis, eczema, itchy skin and many other skin diseases, their etiology, pathogenesis and mood are closely related.

5. Sleep disturbances

• Insomnia: Emotional problems such as anxiety and depression often lead to sleep disturbances, and sleep deprivation can affect emotional state.

6. Pain and discomfort

• Headaches and muscle tension: Stress symptoms can cause headaches, muscle tension or pain that interfere with daily activities and quality of life.

7. Behavioral problems

• Overeating or undereating: Stress can lead to a change in appetite, either eating less or snacking in search of a little comfort.
• Drug or alcohol abuse: In the face of stress, some people may resort to unhealthy behaviors such as smoking, alcoholism, and drug abuse for temporary relief.

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In summary, the impact of emotional stress on physical and mental health is multifaceted, from psychological to physiological, from short-term to long-term, and can lead to serious health problems.

Therefore, learning to manage stress and emotions effectively is essential for maintaining overall health.