Defining stress has never been an easy task for scientists. It is simply because; the ’subjective sensation’ is linked with varied symptoms differing from each other.
While for someone or sometimes stress is helpful by encouraging one to meet a deadline or get things done, it may not be the same for others.
Whatever it may be , long-term stress is really bad for anyone!It can eventually increase the risk of diseases like depression, heart disease and a variety of other problems. And, if a social stress is chronic, it could worsen ‘neuro-degenerative disorder!’
In such a case, brain cells and spinal cord — composed of neurons — are gradually destroyed. Thus, it affects different functions of the body like controlling movements, processing sensory information, and even making decisions.
Stress may also elevate levels of ‘protein cytokine’ — interleukin-6 (IL-6). This can eventually increases severity of illnesses like multiple sclerosis - the serious, incurable neurological disease that can cause blindness as well as paralysis.
The lead researcher of the study, Mary Meagher said,
People exposed to chronic social conflict experience high levels of stress and consequent dysregulation of the immune system, thereby increasing vulnerability to infectious and autoimmune diseases.
So, if you are suffering form chronic social stress, deal with it immediately ether yourself, or by taking the help of counseling that may help you relax and calm down in the first place. If, required follow it by medicines - whatever work on it before it’s too late!
