12 Questions Answered About Stress & Your Body
When it comes to stress, women often ask me the same questions over and over. Let’s clear them up.
1. Is stress just mental?
No. Stress lives in your nervous system and affects every cell of your body.
2. Why does my digestion get worse when I’m stressed?
Because your body shuts down digestion when it thinks survival is at stake.
3. Can stress really cause headaches?
Yes. Tension in your muscles and blood vessels is directly linked to your stress response.
4. Why do I feel tired but wired at night?
Your nervous system is stuck in survival mode, keeping you alert even when your body craves rest.
5. Can stress affect my hormones?
Absolutely. Chronic stress disrupts cortisol, estrogen, and progesterone balance.
6. Why do I snap at people I love?
Because when your body doesn’t feel safe, your brain reacts before you can think clearly.
7. Is all stress bad?
No. Some stress is motivating. The problem is when stress becomes chronic.
8. Why do I crave sugar or wine when stressed?
Your body is looking for quick energy and a dopamine hit.
9. Can exercise reduce stress?
Yes, but only if it doesn’t push your body into more survival mode. Think gentle movement first.
10. Why does my chest feel tight under stress?
Your breathing becomes shallow, which tells your body it’s in danger.
11. Can stress mess with my immune system?
Yes. A dysregulated nervous system weakens your ability to fight off illness.
12. How do I know I’m regulating my stress?
You feel calmer, your sleep improves, and your body feels safe to relax.
Knowledge is power. The more you understand how stress works in your body, the more confident you feel about regulating it.
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Leks Vucko
Leks, a Nervous System & Freedom Mentor, helping women move beyond survival mode to regulate their nervous system, reclaim their calm, and create a life they truly love. <3
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