Why am I so stressed?
Your body triggers an automatic response when you’re afraid. The threat could be real or imagined. What can cause stress?
- Chronic illnesses
- Emotional problems like grief or depression
- Relationship or work-related issues
- And much more
Repeated or uncontrolled stress can contribute to physical and mental disorders. These can include digestive problems, insomnia, cardiovascular disease, anxiety, reproductive disorders, headaches, chronic viral infections, depression, and diminished immunity.
Learn more about stress and how it affects your body.