What happens when you are under a lot of stress?

Ongoing, chronic stress, however, can cause or exacerbate many serious health problems, including: Mental health problems, such as depression, anxiety, and personality disorders. Cardiovascular disease, including heart disease, high blood pressure, abnormal heart rhythms, heart attacks, and stroke.

What causes stress lately?

Feelings of stress are normally triggered by things happening in your life which involve: being under lots of pressure. facing big changes. worrying about something.

What do you say to someone under stress?

Let them know you want to help: “I’m here to talk and to listen” “I want to know if you’re really okay” “I’m worried that you’re struggling”…Starting the Conversation

• “I noticed you missed a few classes/hangouts recently”
• “I noticed you’ve been quieter than usual”
• “You seemed stressed the last few times we talked”

Is it normal to be under stress?

It’s natural and normal to be stressed sometimes. But long-term stress can cause physical symptoms, emotional symptoms and unhealthy behaviors. Try relieving and managing stress using a few simple strategies. But if you feel overwhelmed, talk to your doctor.

What does emotional stress feel like?

Being more emotional than usual. Feeling overwhelmed or on edge. Trouble keeping track of things or remembering. Trouble making decisions, solving problems, concentrating, getting your work done.

How do you help someone with stress over text?

1. Apr 5, 2021. How to calm someone down over text.
2. Validate. Don’t put words in your friend’s mouth but do let them know that they are being heard.
3. ​Get consent.
4. ​Offer options.
5. Maintain boundaries.
6. ​Don’t be judgmental.
7. ​Offer them support.
8. ​”I am there”

How do you fight stress?

How can we handle stress in healthy ways?

1. Eat and drink to optimize your health.
2. Exercise regularly.
3. Stop using tobacco and nicotine products.
4. Study and practice relaxation techniques.
5. Reduce triggers of stress.
6. Examine your values and live by them.
7. Assert yourself.
8. Set realistic goals and expectations.

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