In a TikTok video, Ashley Benson has shown one of the most physically obvious effects of anxiety, which is surprisingly less talked about.
The actress appears covered with a towel, showing signs of redness on her arms, chest, neck, and chin.
"When anxiety takes over my whole body", she writes.
From the comments, it seems that Benson has succeeded in her goal of making her followers feel less alone in their struggle with anxiety and its physical symptoms.
But what exactly are the marks on the actress' body?
Stress or anxiety rashes are actually more common than they seem and tend to appear as hives.
Stress factors trigger a sympathetic nervous system response that releases histamine, creating the same type of rash that a person might have due to allergies, injuries, or inflammatory reactions.
Because of the overlap of symptoms, it may be helpful to discuss such rashes with a doctor or mental health professional.
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