Category FAQs Search : Stress Management
Question: What can happen to me when I am stressed for a long time?
Answer: - Lowered immune system – can easily get sick
- Worsens illness when already sick
- Health problems later on in life. e.g. high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease, stroke
- Psychological problems e.g. anxiety, depression, eating disorders, sleep problems
- Poor coping skills leading to unhealthy lifestyle e.g. smoking, alcoholism, drug-taking, fighting
(Source: Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia , 02 Dec 2020)
Source Link: http://www.myhealth.gov.my/en/stress-management/