What happens to your body when you are stressed?

You may get tension headaches or find that stress makes it difficult to fall asleep (this lack of sleep can also lead to headaches).

Your heart and your lungs
In moments of stress, you will notice that your heart is beating faster and your breathing getting faster. At the same time, the blood vessels tighten, and blood pressure rises. When stress is chronic, increased heart rate and high blood pressure can damage your arteries over time.

immune system
Research suggests that stress can affect your immune system, affecting everything from your likelihood of developing a cold sore to your ability to build up resistance to the flu when you get the flu.

your muscles
You may notice your muscles tightening during times of stress, especially in the shoulders, back, face, and jaw.

digestion
Stress can cause nausea or stomach aches, plus it can halt the digestive process as your body diverts energy elsewhere to help your body respond with "fight or flight" in the face of a potential threat.

Try these solutions to relieve stress

Playing sports

When you exercise, your body produces endorphins, chemicals in the brain that can lift your mood.

Meditation

Whether it's yoga or meditation, studies have proven that neglecting the mind can relieve stress. But in order to fully reap the amazing health benefits of meditation, make sure you don't make these common mistakes.

take a hobby

Find something you enjoy, such as drawing or reading, and get yourself involved in it. This is mindfulness.