Stress affects to the body
At the first sign of alarm, chemicals released by the pituitary and adernal glands and the nerve endings automatically trigger thses physical reactions to stress:
* Heart rate increasing to move blood to the muscles and brain.
* Blood pressure goes up.
* Breathing rate increasing.
* Digestion slows down.
* Perspiration increases.
* Pupils dilate.
* You feel a rush of strength.
You are experiencing the "fight or flight" phenomenon - your body is tense, alert, and rady for action. After this reaction to a real or perceived threat, our bodies stay on alert until we feel the danger has passed. When the stressor has gone, the brain signals an "all clear" and our body gradually returns to normal. Problems with stress occur when the brain fails to give the "all clear" signal. If the alarm state lasts too long, you begin to suffer from the consequences of constant stress. This is why unrelieved stress can lead to many health problems.
