10 things you lose when stressed

Moderate stress can help us improve our cognitive performance, however, excess negatively impacts the body and quality of life. Do you want to know how stress affects you ?

 



1. You have less sex. A study published in the journal Hormones and Behavior suggests that high levels of cortisol suppress the effects of testosterone, so it's normal for low libido in men.

 

2. Your hair falls out. Mayo Clinic specialists assure that chronic stress generates alopecia and trichotillomania (mania for pulling out hair). If you manage to control the tension, you can get your hair back.

 

3. You isolate yourself. According to a study from the University of Washington , chronic stress inhibits the release of dopamine in the region of the brain related to motivation, pleasure and social behavior. This generates depression in people and the need to get away from others.

 

4. You lose job growth opportunities. The American Phychological Association highlights that excessive stress impacts your productivity by damaging your mental exhaustion and negative attitudes, which can influence a promotion or promotion.

 

5. You lose attractiveness. According to Health,  a study details that stressed men are less attractive to them.

 

6. You forget about radiant skin. Researchers from Stanford University point out that stress causes acne.

 

7. You don't have a clear voice. In information published by Europa Press , it is pointed out that stress and anxiety affect the vocal cords and favor the appearance of dysphonia.

 

8 . The opportunity to be a mother. A study from Emory University in Atlanta suggests that stress is one of the factors that can cause infertility in women

 

9. Forget deep breaks. According to Health.com , stress leads to hyperarousal, a biological state that prevents people from sleeping properly.

 

10. Your memory will fail. Excess cortisol interferes with the brain 's ability to form new memories.

 

If you want to recover all this in your life and enjoy it to the fullest, you just have to learn to control the moments that generate stress . A good way to achieve this is through breathing, meditation or doing something you like. And you, do you live stressed all the time?

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