Stress is an extremely normal physical and mental reaction that we develop to the events we encounter in life. Everyday events, such as our work and family responsibilities, various serious problems, such as illness, financial difficulties or the death of a loved one, can cause stress. Instinctively, in order to survive in the wild, our mind stimulates our body by releasing the stress hormone when it detects something in the environment that could be dangerous. Although such a feature may seem unnecessary since we no longer live in the wild, stress still brings a lot of benefits to human health in the short term. When our mind senses danger, it releases stress hormones that increase our heart rate and lung capacity, allowing us to run faster, use our muscles stronger and react faster. 

However, if there is no logical reason and our body's reactions, such as palpitations and sweating, take longer than necessary, this can have a bad effect on our health. Chronic stress can lead to various symptoms, endanger our health. Let's look together at the impact of stress on our body and its harm! 

Stress can trigger severe headaches or increase the severity of existing headaches. Many people experiencing stressful periods claim that they have trouble sleeping. Such long-term conditions can develop into sleep problems, such as insomnia. In addition, since sleep affects our mental health, prolonged stress and sleep disorders can cause depression, emotionally draining a person. Stress also manifests physical reactions in our body. The heart begins to beat faster, which increases blood pressure, and in cases where it persists for a long time, high blood pressure damages the main vessels, increasing the risk of a heart attack. Difficulty breathing can lead to various problems, such as shortness of breath. Another of the organs that suffer greatly from stress is the stomach and intestines. The stomach produces excess stomach acid due to the stress hormone. In the long run, this leads to problems such as ulcers, stomach problems and nausea. The order of the intestines, as well as the stomach, will be disrupted, and this condition can cause various disorders of the digestive system. Along with all this, it can also cause problems such as high blood pressure and high blood sugar. In subsequent periods, they can develop into chronic diseases in humans. Stress can also lead to various problems in the reproductive organs. This can lead to improper functioning of the ovaries, disruption of the menstrual cycle, or even the formation of cysts. Furthermore, people who experience long-term stress problems are also likely to experience a constant feeling of fatigue because they have problems with stretching of muscles. 

So what should we do to minimize these consequences?

Relaxation exercises can be a good way to get rid of stress in a healthy way. Too much stress often makes a person too nervous to do anything. Regular exercise, jogging or spending time in the fresh air can be useful for stress. Meditation and breathing exercises can also be another good method of dealing with stress. A person may realize that he is scaring himself by focusing on reality and thinking about which topics more than necessary. In addition, making plans, allocating and prioritizing responsibilities that cause stress in a person can also show that there is actually a job that does not require as much stress as it seems. Another thing that helps reduce stress is to devote time to hobbies, reading and drawing or keeping a diary. It is said that spending time with family and loved ones also reduces stress.

All these are just a few tips for reducing stress. If you are experiencing serious and long-term stress problems that reduce the quality of your life, the best choice may be to seek professional help.