Can stress make you sick?

Definitely. This happens to me periodically. It seems to manifest itself in stomach issues for me, but not normally headaches. I usually find that any call centre contact starts a mood swing too, as 90% of the time it is impossible to get the service that you require.

Hi aurorastorm, Stress can not only make you sick, it can kill you. Stress can reek havoc on your entire immune system, which then allow your body to breakdown, not being able to fight off any infections. When ever you have weak areas in the body, that gives way for chronic dieases to move right in and make themselve at home. We all have stress, in one way or another it is part of our lives, but some of us have too much stress from worrying about life's situations. Some caused by us and some we cannot do anything about. The first that we must to is realize the source that is causing our stress. Sometime we may even need professional help to get our stress under control. More times than not, we will have to seek help but most of us don't think it is necessary. We don't realized the damage stress in doing to our heart and other vital organs. Find the source and manage it or completely get rid of it.

Yes it can. My husband went to the hospital with stomach pains when he was in college, they never did find anything wrong with him, but he was really stressed out about school and it was causing his stomach to hurt. When we are under a lot of stress we usually don't eat right and we usually don't sleep well. This can cause stomach aches and headaches because if our bodies are not well balanced they will let us know. My advice to you is to make sure you are well hydrated as hydration can cause head aches, make sure you are eating a well balanced diet, and drink a glass of milk before bed to help you sleep and find ways to deal with your stress like taking short walks or doing a little light yoga and trying to find the good in situations and reflecting on happier times. I am sure when you get your body back in balance you will begin to feel better.

Yes stress is the main cause for many illness and diseases, I too have headaches and stomach problems on a daily basis. There isn't a day that I do not have headaches. My vision is also being affected these days as well. From one stressed out person to another we have to learn how to take it easy although it is better said then done.

Yes, stress can literally be a KILLER, so whatever your stresses are, try to alleviate them as much as possible. Sometimes going on an anti-anxiety med will help with some of the stress too, as well as exercise and eating right. Stress can lead to stroke, heart conditions, depression, ulcers, migraines. So while you may be physically healthy otherwise, stress will still take its toll.

absolutely yes! Because if you're stressed out most of the time, your body can't adapt to the changes in the normal way, so they adapt hastily and that leads to having your immune system dropping and then sickness. you should rest and relax once in a while to give your body a chance to regenerate itself. It's best if you could sleep 7-8hrs a day for your body to regenerate properly and then your body will gain its strength and immune system back. And also eat lots of healthy foods. God bless. (",)

Yes, stress can make you feel sick. I used to live a very stressful life when I was working a full time job, raising kids, and on the verge of divorce. I was always under a doctor's care for one sickness after the other. One day, a light bulb came on in my head and I left my stressful job, and eventually left my stressful marriage. I saw a big change in my health. Now, I am no longer on any kinds of medication and working from home. Life got better when the stress went away.

i believe stress can make you sick, and illness also make people feel stressed, or depressed. also i would say be very careful with seeing doctors. they usually make this kind of condition worse, as they have no clue what is the real cause, or if they do, they don't have solution.

try to relax once in a while. Stress can really really make you sick. You're body is telling you that it needs to relax, the evidence is already showing, headaches and stomach issues have already started, next you'll have other complications just because you didn't take time to relax. do stuff which makes you feel at ease :) read a book, get a massage, go to a spa, take a long relaxing bath.. make time for yourself, you are worth it!! :)

Yes it can. The more stressed I am the more headaches I get. I am really stressed right now and I have had these horrible headaches for a while. I have had a few good days, but more bad ones.

I have been in a similar situation because of stress, but the doctors would just ignore that I was stressed, no matter how many times I stated it. I wonder why some doctors are so much against helping people. Because of it the headaches and stomach aches were constant, I felt really depressed all of the time, very tired, and some other health problems appeared. Since I got rid of the source of stress my body has become very healthy. If you can find a way to release your stress, or distance yourself a little from the source of it, it would be great

Stress most definitely can make you sick. With all the stress related illnesses can have you at risk of stroke, high blood pressure, and heart attack. Be careful cause it can be a silent killer. Try to learn deep breathing solutions and meditation. Right now high blood pressure is on the rise more than it ever been and its not only affecting adults, younger people are at risk of getting it as starting from age 10 or 11 on up. I Hope you get better and stop stressing.

hi aurorastorm - stress definitely can make one unwell. I remember I was so stressed at work that I developed a lockjaw without realising that the stress has contributed somewhat to it. It also causes tense muscles and one may be in constant pain or having aches - back or headache. Learn to de-stress by taking time off from the 'stress point'. Go for sports like swimming or a workout. Try to put things in perspective and maybe things may improve.

It certainly can! I have this aunt who almost always finds stress in everything--may it be the news on tv or the stray cats making a fuss on the roof, or the leftover food even! Ever since I've live with her, I always hear her complaining about aches and pains, or the possibility that she has an illness of some sort at this part of her body. I try to tell her that the root cause of her worries is her habit of finding stress in everything. But she can't seem to change it though. Maybe some habits are really hard to break once you become as old as she is...

Yes stress can make you very sick and i know first hand cause I suffer now from many stomach issues and trust me its bad, my doctor told me years ago what ever is stressing you, you need to get rid of. It can not only make you sick but it can kill you forreal. You have to find other ways of coping with daily stress, stress in general. When im stressing I can start feeling sick immediatley, stomach aches etc,.. but if you continue to have stomach issues deffinatley get checked again, Good Luck

I have heard that stress can really pay a toll on your immune system which would make you get sick more often. I know it can also lead to other issues. Like high blood pressure and what not. Stress can make you feel some major fatigue. Sometimes you have to figure out how to find more balance and how to lower your work load. You might just have too much to handle. So in this case you may need to drop a few tasks, and even ask for some help from friends or family. It's not so easy to drop things sometimes I am saying. Especially if you are a parent. Make sure you are getting enough rest, exercise and water this will help your stress level also. Try some yoga or meditation or something. Some things work for some people and some don't. Good Luck with your stress and health issues Aurorastorm : )

I know from personal experience that stress can make a person sick. My husband has Type 2 diabetes and lately his blood sugar has been high. His boss only allows him to work 3 hours a day and dumps about 6 hours of work on him. He has tried to explain that he needs more time, but his boss says that there is no money in th budget. Well, a fulltime person quit and he has hired two new people (fulltime) and he says that there is no money in the budget. I know with my health I have been borderline depression and am trying to find ways to keep busy so I cannot get depressed.

The mind can be a wonderful thing, but it can also be an awful thing. it is the central nervous system for the entire body. if you can understand this, then you could understand why anything that affects the brain will affect the body. Stress is just one of those things that can affect everything in your body without you realizing it at first. it could be a subconscious reaction to something, as i have experienced many times. Try to do something relaxing like yoga, or take a hot bath. Taking simple steps to relive your stress will ultimately improve your overall health. Just make sure you aren't stressing about crunching in relaxation time, do it when you have no other plans for a day. should help a little, if not cure the problem. Good luck!

Yes, I believe it can as I have stress and depression everyday. I have had it for four years now. It has caused me to have very bad migraines every month. I even have started two years go with stomach trouble too. I'm only in my young 40's and due to a hysterectomy in my young 30's I no longer have the month to month deal. But due to the stress, I have a lot cramping and diarrhea every morning for an hour after I wake up. I'm only 109 Lbs and feel so,so bloated all the time. I have developed last year Osteoarthritis. The doctor did say that it was due to stress and to much sodas. Now I am on medication, Citalopram for depression and stress. It really helps. I don't know what I would do with out it. Before taking this, I was horrible to be around. A huge nag, grouch and yelling all the time. Not anymore. I would get a second opinion if I were you. Having stress and extreme headaches, your body is telling you there is something wrong. I'm now also having to take Ibuprofen 80mgs for my migraines. ~PRAYING FOR YOU TO HAVE BETTER HEALTH SOON~ :)

Stress can definitely make you feel ill and sick. I have had moments over the past three years when I have had real problems with stress. During those periods I really struggled to sleep and was always worn out. As well as that I felt really listless and couldn't do anything. If you have a headache one of the best ways to deal with it is going for a walk in the fresh air.