Is Anxiety Affecting Your Health? 12 Signs to Watch For!

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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

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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.

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