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Anxiety

What are long term effects of Anxiety or stress?

Most people think stress/anxiety only effects the mind. Actually stress can effect your body in the long run. Stress/anxiety can actually cause Chronic muscle tension, Ongoing increase in heart rate, can increase risk for hypertension, heart attack, or stroke. Stress can cause skin problems/conditions like Hives, Eczema, Acne, Psoriasis. It can also cause hair loss, dry mouth, and mouth ulcers.

Having stress/anxiety for a long time can even cause depression or suicidal thoughts. If this is happening, please seek help.

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