7 Surprising Signs You're Way Too Stressed
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- Do You Have Stress Symptoms?
- Sore, Bleeding Gums
- Memory Loss
- Horrible Periods
- Crazy, Surreal Dreams
- Hives
- Jaw Pain
- Drop-Dead Fatigue
What hellish periods and crazy dreams may be telling you -- and how to make them stop! Learn the meaning of your body's stress signals.
Do You Have Stress Symptoms?
Signs
Yeah, a toxic day at work or a major fight with your boyfriend can give you a killer headache. But did you know that other symptoms like painful periods, memory problems, and hives could also be due to stress? "Anxiety can cause hormonal, immunological, and muscular changes that can occur silently at first," explains Bruce Rabin, MD, PhD, medical director of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Healthy Lifestyle Program. "People often aren't aware of them until they produce uncomfortable, disruptive symptoms." Don't ignore the seven signs; they're your body's way of telling you to relax.
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