The Hidden Costs of Stress on Your Body and Mind
- katherinebutcher
- Jun 12
- 1 min read
Updated: Jun 24
Do you experience repeated, unrelenting stress in your life?
Have you noticed a gradual decline in your ability to "downshift" and relax?
Do you suffer migraines or headaches on your "rest days"
If so, your body may be sending important signals that it’s under chronic strain.
The Hidden Costs of Stress on Your Body and Mind
Chronic stress creates wear and tear on your entire system—and its effects are far from just emotional. Stress-related health problems include:
Cardiovascular disease
Tension headaches and migraines
Gastrointestinal issues (ulcers, spastic colon, colitis)
Insomnia and sleep disturbances
Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Back pain and muscular tension
Exacerbation of diabetes
Emotions such as irritability, frustration, anger, and depression don't just affect your mood. They can actually cause tissue damage and organ dysfunction over time.
For example:
Excess stomach acid = increased risk of ulcers
Prolonged blood vessel constriction = hypertension
Colon hyperactivity = irritable bowel or colitis
The immune system, your body’s first line of defence against illness, is also highly sensitive to chronic stress.
How Hypnotherapy Can Help
Hypnotherapy, by its very nature, promotes deep relaxation—physically and mentally.
During a hypnotherapy session:
Blood pressure drops
Heart rate slows
Brain wave activity shifts into calmer, restorative patterns
Over time, repeated hypnotherapy sessions can:
Help your body recover from stress-related damage
Rebalance emotional responses
Improve sleep, energy, and resilience
Strengthen your immune system by calming the mind’s distress signals
yet powerful way to rebalance, restore, and heal—from the inside out
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