Is Anxiety Affecting Your Health? 12 Signs to Watch For.
Anxiety doesn’t just affect your mind – it takes a toll on your body too. Let’s break down the common physical symptoms of anxiety.
References:
https://www.webmd.com/anxiety-panic/ss/slideshow-anxiety-physical-symptoms
Anxiety doesn’t just affect your mind – it takes a toll on your body too. Let’s break down the common physical symptoms of anxiety.
References:
https://www.webmd.com/anxiety-panic/ss/slideshow-anxiety-physical-symptoms
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00:00Welcome back sun bro, we hope you all in great health and great money.
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00:09Alright, today we are going to talk about, is anxiety affecting your health?
00:1412 signs to watch for.
00:15Anxiety doesn't just affect your mind, it takes a toll on your body too.
00:20Let's break down the common physical symptoms of anxiety.
00:231. Rapid heartbeat, when you're scared or stressed,
00:25your body pumps out adrenaline and cortisol, making your heart race.
00:29Over time, this can lead to high blood pressure, heart disease and even heart attacks.
00:342. Fast breathing.
00:36Anxiety can make you breathe faster, and in some cases,
00:38you might feel lightheaded or short of breath.
00:41This can be especially serious if you have asthma or other lung conditions.
00:453. Fight or flight response.
00:47When you're anxious, your body prepares to fight or run.
00:50You might feel your heart race, start sweating,
00:52or get shaky as blood and energy rush to your arms and legs.
00:564. Tense muscles.
00:57Anxiety makes your muscles tense up, especially in your shoulders and neck.
01:01This can lead to headaches or migraines if it happens too often.
01:04Try relaxation techniques like deep breathing or yoga.
01:075. High blood sugar.
01:09Anxiety raises your blood sugar levels to give you quick energy,
01:12but too much for too long can lead to diabetes, heart disease, and other serious problems.
01:176. Sleep problems.
01:19Anxiety can keep you up at night, worrying about things like bills or work.
01:23Poor sleep can make anxiety worse.
01:25A to-do list and good sleep habits, like a consistent bedtime, can help.
01:297. Weakened immune system.
01:31Stress can weaken your body's ability to fight off infections.
01:34Over time, this makes it harder to fight viruses like the flu or shingles.
01:398. Upset stomach.
01:40Anxiety can cause nausea or stomach knots.
01:43Over time, this can lead to more serious digestive issues like IBS or ulcers.
01:479. Bowel issues.
01:49Anxiety might mess with your digestion, causing constipation or diarrhea.
01:53It's especially common if you already have digestive problems like IBS.
01:5710. Weight gain.
01:58Anxiety can lead to overeating, especially sugary,
02:01fatty foods, which can cause weight gain over time.
02:0411. Men's sexual problems.
02:06At first, stress can boost testosterone, but over time, it lowers it.
02:10This can lead to sexual problems like reduced desire or changes in sperm.
02:1412. Women's sexual problems.
02:16Anxiety can lower your sex drive and mess with your menstrual cycle,
02:20making periods irregular, painful, or causing PMS to worsen.
02:24It can also make getting pregnant harder.
02:26Managing anxiety is key to protecting both your mental and physical health.
02:30Recognizing these symptoms is the first step, but don't forget,
02:33relaxation techniques, a healthy lifestyle,
02:35and seeking help can make all the difference in keeping anxiety in check.