Do you believe that STRESS can lead to health/skin problems?

[nettai]

Yup, this happens to me especially sa skin. I don't get pimples pero since may eczema ako, pag naiistress ako it turns very flaky, itchy and dry; even moisturizers and antihistamines cannot help. Madalas "nag-eerupt" din sya; madalas naiinfect at matagal gumagaling (compared to the wounds I get on non-eczematous part of the skin na madali naman gumaling).

I've been going to various dermatologists for years but all they were able to do was to inject the affected areas with steroids and/or prescribe me antihistamines and moisturizers with anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory properties. Mawawala lang sya for days then babalik ulit as if nothing was done on me, even if I had it injected weekly for months. I also stopped eating trigger foods like eggs and milk but didn't help, dahil sobrang stressful ang nature ng work ko.

[glacy_rein]

Yes. Iba talaga aura nga masaya/satisfied na tao

[sugardrop]

Without a doubt.

[cecilydee]

yes, and also lack of sleep! this is currently happening to me now :/

[nicoletta]

This is not true for me.  I'm stressed everyday of my life.  It's 2:01am and I am still awake.  So far, maayos naman skin ko even without makeup, medyo dark lang circles ko which is normal for mapuputi.

[ziva]

I think to a certain extent, your genes come in play.  But if your genetically prone to skin conditions, then definitely stress can worsen it.

I read that meditation is a good countermeasure against stress. 

[sima]

ABSOLUTELY!  Ok lang ang may stress now and then to keep the adrenaline pumping but not to be stressed all the time -- hindi na ito healthy

[iwannabeasupermodel]

of course.

[17arci]

For me stress shows on my calves. Nagkakaron ng butlig-butlig.

[wineforwinter]

yes. stress=lack of sleep=skin problems.. diet also affects skin.

[cheskacruz]

Yes I agree. I've been hospitalized and major factor is stress as per my doctors.

[ChocoCat]

Yes. It gives me eye bags, pimples, dandruff and pale skin.

[mamiyeshi]

absolutely. at all aspect. physical, emotional and mental....

[lusciousfoxy12]

stress makes you sick, dries your skin and makes you miserable. my stress reliever is go to a nail salon and prettify my nails. 

[coffee_art01]

Yes, depende nga sa tao yun. Ako din hindi, feeling ko mas fresh pa ko pag kulang sa tulog. Pero yung bf ko naman, ganon din, ang daming rashes and pimples sa likod pag stressed and lack of sleep.

[iwannabeasupermodel]

I've heard from a friend nga na you can have systemic lupus erythematosus because of stress.

[krystalB]

yesyesyow! B HAPPY

[silverlilac]

^^that's true. my illness (dermatomyositis) is quite similar to SLE or Lupus. autoimmune disease din ang dermatomyositis - and it was triggered by stress. thakn God it's now managed and wala akong flare-ups, but i've learned how to take things easy. i avoid stressful events and situations as much as possible, and mas marunong na akong mang-deadma ngayon.

[juni]

It's true, stress can cause a lot of health and skin problems.  Not only can stress wreak havoc on your emotions pero pati body mo e greatly affected lalo na pag prolonged yung stress.  Kaya it's really important to take the time to unwind and get plenty of sleep and the proper nutrition.

[michipoo]

YES. Nung nagaaral pa ko before nagkaron ako ng maraming pimples kasi stress ako sa thesis. pero after nun nawala na.