Stress in Your Body Systems Template

Musculoskeletal system:

• Muscle tension - body's way of guarding against injury or pain
• May trigger other parts of the body to promote stress-related disorders
• Tension-type headaches and migraines
• Relaxation and stress- relieving activities, like therapy can help reduce tension and decrease all the chronic pain

Gastrointestinal system:

• Stress may trigger bloating and discomfort in your gut
• Changes in gut bacteria that can affect your mood
• Change the development of nervous system
• When stressed you can eat more than usual, increase of alcohol, which result in heartburn
• Swallowing could be difficult in thr esophagus
• Vommiting may occur or decrease of appetite
• Unhealthy diets may affect mood

Respiratory System

• Shortness of breath or rapid breathing
• Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), emphysema, bronchitis
• Death of loved could can trigger asthma attacks and hyperventilation and panic attacks
• Working with psychologist to develop relaxation, breathing, and behavioral strategies

Nervous System

• The body shirts to "flight or fight" response
• Autonomic nerves are affected causing: heart beat increase, respiration rate increase, blood vessels in arms and legs to dialate, etc
• SNS response is prepared to respond to an emergency
• Long term body drain, wear and tear on the body

Female reproductive system:

• Stress come from absent or irregular periods, or changes in length of cycles
• Sexual desire is decreased because they're juggling so many other things in their life
• Can negatively impact conception and pregnancy health