Even church involvement adds a big strain instead of strengthening and encouraging. Anyone who asks a favor, who tries to motivate, or who demands attention is genuinely resented. Neurotic fears often emerge, causing internal doubts, eroding much-needed confidence. Bedtime can become a real nightmare. Unable to free the mind of clutter, a person's anxiety mounts and breathing becomes shallow.
Problems expand rather than diminish.
Hands and feet get clammy and cold. Headaches become frequent. Depression often follows. Managing stress must become a priority mandate because of the potential for organ damage or a weakened immune system. Anywhere from 50 to 90 percent of the patients admitted to a hospital on any given day are said to be affected in some way by stress.