How much can work related stress alter your health?

There are tests you can take to determine your level of stress. Holmes Reye is one. If you don't want to go to work in the morning, that is your answer.

It can destroy your health completely if you don't watch it, it starts with stress, then goes into anxiety , depression and if not treated , you can end up in psychiatric institution .

keep it under control if you can or get away .

Speaking from my own experience ,

It can affect you big time! I used to have this job that I really loved but our issue area was domestic violence and child abuse. I was okay the first year but eventually, talking about this problem all the time and hearing the awful, awful client stories took its toll. I had a huge depressive episode and within just two years, was hospitalized and re-diagnosed with major depression. It wasn't all work related but it played a big role in my vicarious trauma which triggered my own trauma history.

I'm looking for work right now and I tell you, I am avoiding stressful jobs like the plague, even though I'll probably only make half of what I did before. My mental and physical health is far too important. TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF FIRST and worry about your job later.

It can really alter your health. I have a very stressful job and sometimes I feel so overwhelmed that I have to stop and take a day off to regroup. I often have work related drems that are very disturbing.

Telling you from experience, it's a lot.