The way and manner in which individuals react to job stress differ from one individual to another, as it is consequent on the effect it has on the individual which in turn reflects majorly on the activities of the individual. At this point it is important to note the effects of job stress and in this case it is directed towards teachers in schools.
Research
has shown that the effects of stress could be psychological or physiological.
According to a stress manual, some of the common effects of stress include:
i. Eating Problems and Weight: Often stress is
related to weight gain and obesity, many people develop craving for salty, fat
and sugar to counter tension and thus gain weight, on the other hand some
people suffer a loss of appetite and loss of weight. In rare cases job stress
may trigger hyperactivity of the thyroid gland, stimulating appetite, but
causing the body to burn up calories faster than normal rate.
ii. Eating Disorder: Anorexia nervousa and bulimia
nervousa are eating disorders that are highly associated with maladjustment
problems in response to stress and emotional issues.
iii.Diabetic: Chronic stress has been associated with
the development of insulin resistance, a condition in which the body is unable
to use stress effectively to regulate glucose (blood sugar), insulin resistance
is a primary factor in diabetics, and such can also exacerbate existing
diabetes by impairing the patient’s ability to manage the disease effectively.
iv. Sleeping Disturbance: The tension of unresolved
stress frequently causes insomnia, generally awakening in the middle of the
night and early morning.
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