5 Signs You Might Be Stressed Without Knowing

In our “always on” culture, where everything seems to move faster, stress can easily sneak in. It can start feeling like a normal part of everyday life. We get so used to our busy routines that we don't even notice how much we need to slow down and take a break.

How often do you tell yourself, "I'm not stressed"? We might not feel overwhelmed by stress, but our bodies could be sending subtle signals that stress is taking its toll.

Stress can impact our emotions, body, and behavior in various ways, making it difficult to recognize the signs. 

It can be a bit scary, but it's true that many silent signs show stress may be affecting your wellbeing. These signs are easy to overlook.

Here, we’ve identified five common symptoms of stress that may appear, even when you feel completely fine.

1. Trouble Sleeping

If you are dealing with stress, it can become hard to get a good night's sleep. Your worries from day to day follow you to bed and your brain keeps thinking about them when you should be resting.

So if you are having trouble falling asleep or staying asleep throughout the night, stress might be the reason.

One simple adjustment, like switching to Blue Light Blocking Light Bulbs may help you take back your sleep and set yourself up for a good night's rest. Emitting pure red light, they provide a soothing red glow that can help calm and relax your mind prior to sleep.

2. Skin Breakouts

Breakouts, sensitivity and other skin issues can be caused by a chemical response to stress. Stress causes your body to make hormones like cortisol, which tells glands in your skin to make more oil. Increased oil production can clog pores and lead to breakouts.

It can also make it harder for skin problems to heal.

If you're dealing with breakouts, a Red Light Face Mask could be an easy and convenient addition to your skincare routine. Red and infrared light, may help reduce the appearance of blemishes, leaving you with clearer, more radiant looking skin.

3. Low Energy

Prolonged stress can cause fatigue and disruptions in sleep, which may result in decreased energy levels. A recent study of over 7,000 working adults found that fatigue was closely linked to work-related stress.

Spending 20 minutes on a PEMF Mat can be an easy way to boost your energy. By using a setting between F13 - F30, you can tap into uplifting Beta Waves. This can leave you feeling recharged and ready to take on what the day throws at you.

4. Aches And Pains

Your muscles can tense up without you noticing when you're stressed. “Our brain sends a signal to the nerves to go into ‘protection mode’, known as fight or flight. Our nerves activate our muscles to tighten”. Over time, this can lead to a lot of aches and pain almost anywhere in the body.

Just like how your jaw hurts from grinding your teeth, stress can cause other pains, like in your neck or back.

An easy and convenient way to help relax stiff muscles is using an Infrared Sauna Blanket. The heat penetrates deep into the body easing any muscle tension and relieving the stiffness and aches.

5. Hair Loss

Hair naturally falls out all the time as part of its growth cycle. It grows, rests and then sheds to make room for new hair.

Each strand is in a different phase of its cycle. However, stress can push more hair into the resting phase at once. This leads to increased and more noticeable hair loss.

While figuring out the cause of your stress is important, Red Light Therapy can help stimulate new hair growth. It can increase blood circulation around the hair follicles, leading to thicker hair that grows faster. Read more on how it works and what to look for to get the best results. 

Final thoughts

Stress happens. You can’t always prevent it or avoid it, but you can change how you respond and manage stress.

To do this, you'll want to identify what stress looks like for you, and be aware of the symptoms. This will allow you to feel a sense of control and reduce stress.

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