Being under highly stressful situations or chronic (long term) stress has been linked to cell death in the brain, with one place being the hippocampus. The hippocampus is responsible for creating new brain cells throughout a person's life. It is also responsible for learning, memory and emotion. Chronic stress creates irreparable damage to the brain's structure and overall function. When these cells are killed or damaged, it has been found that this is linked into mood disorders (such as anxiety and depression) in later life. Being under chronic stress can also put the body into a constant cycle of "fight or flight" mode, which can cause a weakened immune system.
The effects of stress have a real domino effect in the brain, and really I think that this can be linked to all of the above, but if I had to choose one, I would have to go with depression. This is because scientists have found that the hippocampus has the capability of actually <em>shrinking</em> when the brain has been under stress for a long time. I believe this is a primary (first) effect when it comes to brain cells being killed.
For this case I will give my niece as an example.
During her age between 15 and 18 years, she has had important emotional changes.
Among these emotional changes are:
1) Happiness: She gets quite happy when she goes out with her friends or with her boyfriend
2) Sadness: When she argues for some reason with her boyfriend, or with her friends, the day is a little sad and this may remain so for an indefinite time.
3) Resentment: She has a grudge for people who have tried to hurt her.
These emotional changes can be suffered by anyone, but are more critical during adolescence and requires the support of parents to know how to manage.
1.) E
2.) E (that was the same question)
3.) C
4.) B
5.) A
Become a positive influence.
Try to do things that made them happy like their favorite activity or watch their favorite show.
Do small things of affection because those eventually add up.
Ask everything in your power to make them feel loved as you more than likely do.
Hope this helps!
… eat a balanced diet of healthy foods and getting enough exercise and daily water intake.
