Americans are stressed out. And, in many cases, money is the top cause of that stress .

In fact, a recent survey by Credit Sesame found that 82% of those who struggle with credit card debt experience stress. Forty percent feel shame. Many have even cried over their situation (25%).

But if youve ever faced money problems, you know the consequences of all that stress are much more than a few tears. From impaired cognitive functioning to serious diseases, heres how stressing about money can affect your mind and body.