Studies show that symptoms of stress can affect the body, your attention, passion, and your performance. The ability to notice typical stress symptoms can give you an early start in controlling them. Unmanageable stress can contribute to many health issues, such as diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, and obesity. These conditions can affect your blood flow, provoking erectile dysfunction or ED.
Managing your stress levels can have various health benefits. Here are some simple steps:
- Exercise
- Meditate
- Socialize
- Read
- Listen to music
- And have a sense of humor
Activities like web browsing, watching TV, or playing video games may seem relaxing, but they may increase your levels of stress.
A balanced diet, avoiding excess caffeine, tobacco, alcohol and getting enough sleep will be a great way to start managing your stress.
If you are taking all possible steps but your symptoms continue, notify your doctor. He/she may have a therapy option or refer you to a professional counselor who can help you find a solution that best fits your needs.
If you have chest pain, shortness of breath, excessive sweating, dizziness, nausea, or pain radiating into your shoulder and arm, it is important that you seek emergency help immediately. These may be warning signals of a heart attack and not common stress symptoms.