What diseases can be caused by long-term mental stress and anxiety?

Nervousness and anxiety are the most common emotions among modern people. If they are not properly adjusted and they are in a state of mental stress and anxiety for a long time, it will cause unpredictable damage to the human body and spirit. The most common physical injuries are symptoms of various systems, such as the digestive system, respiratory system, nervous system, endocrine system, cardiovascular system, and urinary system. ； As for mental injuries, they are more common in anxiety disorders, depression, and sleep disorders.

1. Physical symptoms

1. Digestive system

Long-term mental stress can cause a series of problems such as loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, indigestion, abdominal pain, and bloating.

2. Respiratory system

A state of tension and anxiety can make people feel chest tightness, shortness of breath, and may lead to accelerated breathing, causing bronchial asthma, hyperventilation syndrome and other symptoms.

3. Nervous system

People who are chronically nervous and anxious may experience symptoms such as head fullness, dizziness, headache, numbness, trembling hands, and muscle tension and soreness.

4. Endocrine system

Long-term stress and anxiety can lead to endocrine disorders, manifested as obesity, acne and spots on the face, and women may experience irregular menstruation.

5. Cardiovascular system

Nervousness and anxiety can lead to increased blood pressure and accelerated heart rate, which may lead to hypertension, coronary heart disease, heart disease, etc.

6. Urinary system

People may experience symptoms such as frequent urination and urgency when they are stressed and anxious.

2. Mental illness

1. Anxiety disorder

Long-term mental stress and anxiety may lead to anxiety disorders.

2. Depression

Similarly, mental stress and anxiety, over time, can make people feel very depressed, have low mood, slow thinking, and lose hope for the future, which may induce depression. In severe cases, self-injury and suicide may occur.

3. Sleep disorders

Tension and anxiety can make people unable to relax, leading to insomnia, difficulty falling asleep, easy awakening, nightmares, and poor sleep quality.

Finally, people who are persistently nervous and anxious should adjust themselves in time. If it is difficult to adjust and lasts for a long time, it is recommended to go to the hospital as soon as possible and receive standardized and reasonable treatment under the guidance of a doctor.

References

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