Some consequences
of prolonged stress
- Raised cholesterol
level, increased heart rate and blood pressure, coronary heart disease
- Smoking
- Digestive disturbance,
ulcers, constipation
- Tension, headaches,
muscular pain
- Depressive
moods, apathy, hopelessness, crying
- Anxiety, panic
attacks, feeling trapped
- Escapist drinking,
alcoholism
- Menstrual problems
- Over and under
eating
- Sleep disturbance,
excessive sleep, insomnia
- Irritability/anger
outbursts
- Job dissatisfaction,
reduced aspiration
- Poor concentration,
memory problems, indecision, threat related thinking, confusion, inability
to consider alternatives
- Eczema and
other skin disorders
- Fatigue, over
activity, inefficiency, poor performance, accidents
- Increased susceptibility
to minor illnesses
- Sexual Problems
- Drug abuse