Hormones and Stress

Stress and Hormones

Hormones are also susceptible to the stress we put on our minds and bodies when continually worrying. When you worry more and more about something, it can lead to a lot of different occurrences in your body. Stress affects us more than we like to think, everything from our immune system to making us toss and turn in our sleep all night.

Stressing will eventually lead to your body creating a hormonal response. While brief amounts of stress tend to happen, they are not a large concern. However, if you continue to stress about something and put strain on your body, the hormones affected, such as cortisol and prolactin, can eventually lead to bigger problems. When you produce an overabundance of cortisol, it can begin to suppress your immune system, which leads to lower white blood cell count. With your immune system weakened, you are more vulnerable to various illnesses and infections.

Women who are pregnant, have recently given birth, or are experiencing menopause can have a difficult time when stressing. This is because their bodies tend to already be a little unbalanced due to the large changes occurring due to the pregnancy. Added stress can only aggravate these conditions.

No matter what you are stressing about, you must remember that continued tension is not good for your mind or body. Even if finding a resolution to the stressor is not immediately possible, you must find ways of calming down and giving your body time to relax, allowing your body changes to fade away so your body regulations can get back to normal. If you continue to be anxious even after trying to calm your mind and body, you can try seeking help. You do not want any conditions you currently have to become worse, nor do you want to start any new ones.