Unexpected body distress signals

1. Eyelid twitching

Almost everyone has experienced eyelid twitching. This temporary condition can cause trouble and worry to people, and for some people, it may be caused by stress. Experts explain: "The eyelids twitch, which is called blepharospasm. Closing your eyes and imagining the happiest place in the world may help."

If your eye twitching problem is caused by stress, then give your eyes a proper rest.

Recommendation: If the pressure on your eyes comes from handling tedious work in front of the computer, it is best to look out the window every 20 minutes to allow your eyes to stretch and relax like your limbs. If the view around your work environment is not wide, close your eyes and imagine a panoramic picture in your mind.

Take a look at your nails and cuticles. Are there any cracks or hangnails? This condition may be the result of nervous habits caused by stress. Experts believe: "Stressful habits such as nail biting are a way to distract attention through 'verbal satisfaction', allowing stress to find a way out." Biting nails and cuticles is also a common way for women to deal with stress and anxiety.

If you use your hands to release stress, consider putting a stress ball in your desk drawer. When you encounter difficult people or situations, you can hold it in your hands and squeeze and knead it to "squeeze" the stress out of your body.

We all know that lax oral hygiene is the first step to tooth decay, but stress and health experts believe that stress is also a factor that cannot be ignored, especially if someone often grinds their teeth at night or clenches their teeth during the day. Because many women have the problem of teeth grinding, they are actually "chewing" away the stress of the day. However, teeth grinding is a bad habit that poses a threat to dental health. It not only damages teeth but also makes tooth decay problems more sensitive.

Tip: Use pen and paper to distract yourself from your anxiety. Take time to write down the issues that worry you, record them objectively, and roughly outline the direction or method to solve the problem. However, Mandel added: "If the teeth grinding problem is already serious, you need to see a dentist to wear a dental guard to reduce the damage caused by teeth grinding.

You may not be able to decide what to eat for dinner, what to wear to work, or which exit to take off the highway when driving... because stress can cause distraction and lack of concentration, and stress hormones are the hormones that stay in the brain the longest.

Tip: To regain your focus, go for a walk. Because by exercising large muscle groups (such as your legs), you can transfer stress out of your body and regain clear thinking. When you distract yourself from stress through exercise, it’s best to do it in a well-lit area, which will also reset the body’s natural rhythms. Sunlight helps the body release serotonin, which improves mood, while vitamin D boosts the body's immune system and keeps the brain active.

It may sound weird, but your skin is a good barometer of your stress levels. Stress and health experts believe: "Stress can cause rashes, which we usually see as red spots on the abdomen, back, arms and face. Some experts believe this is related to the side effects of stress on the immune system." Deep breathing is a good way to deal with rashes. The next time you feel your stress level rising, place your hand above your belly button. As you breathe out, feel your hands rising; as you breathe out, feel your hands falling. Throughout the day, take 5 to 10 deep breaths from time to time.

Have you ever felt some stomach discomfort, such as nausea or upset, when you were worried about the health of a loved one? The reason is that stress can disturb the stomach. If you suddenly feel nauseous and upset, it may be a byproduct of anxiety and worry.

It's normal to worry about your own health or the health of a loved one, but excessive worrying can lead to real health problems. If your anxiety is making your stomach feel uncomfortable, repeatedly rinsing your fingers in lukewarm water is thought to be a good way to relieve nausea.

Prolonged laziness, dullness and listlessness are mostly caused by stress. The reason is that stress hormones cause the body's adrenaline to surge and plummet, causing fatigue and drowsiness. Stress can also ruin our sleep, leaving us feeling tired and irritable in the morning.

Recommendation: Go to bed earlier or take a half-hour nap at noon every day. Don’t think that this is a waste of time. In fact, the process of taking a nap allows the brain to accumulate efficiency, which will make us more focused on work and more energetic.

Any woman may have experienced a lapse in memory, such as forgetting an appointment, losing keys, or not being able to find her phone. Studies show that chronic stress can shrink the hippocampus, a part of the brain thought to be the center of emotion and memory. Fortunately, once the stress level decreases, its "size" returns to normal size. If you want to keep your brain functioning at its best, it's recommended to overcome the early signs of stress through exercise, such as going for a walk, jogging up the stairs, or dancing to some rhythmic music. She added: “Exercise keeps the brain sharp and can even help build up mental energy for future stressful moments.

The brain's nervous system is connected to the internal organs of the human body, so psychological stress can disrupt the normal functioning of the gastrointestinal tract. Depending on each person's individual situation, your doctor may recommend different methods to treat abdominal discomfort, such as over-the-counter soothing medications, prescription medications, or dietary adjustments (fiber can restore the damaged beneficial flora in the intestines). However, the best natural remedy for stress-induced constipation, diarrhea, vomiting, and other symptoms is exercise. It might be the last thing we think of when it comes to treating abdominal pain, but getting out for a run can help increase your mood- and stomach-boosting endorphins.

About 3 to 6 months after experiencing a major stress (such as being laid off or ending a relationship), you will find that you are losing more hair than usual (normal hair loss is 100 strands per day). If the level of male hormones is too high during periods of stress, it can have an adverse effect on the hair follicles and cause temporary hair loss problems. There is no single food or supplement that has been proven to be a cure for hair loss, but a balanced diet can help cells grow and heal.

Like hair, the skin is also sensitive to higher than normal levels of male hormones, the most common result being acne. If this happens, you should consult a dermatologist immediately, because this chronic inflammation may leave scars on the skin. Oral and topical medications, as well as certain soaps, can help remove acne-causing bacteria from pores. Your dermatologist may also recommend birth control pills or a change in birth control method to balance hormone levels in your body. In addition, when acne appears, be sure to use makeup, moisturizers and sunscreen that do not cause comedone and clog pores.