Cellular aging from social stress

Can relationship stress literally make someone sick? From cortisol spikes to blood sugar dysregulation, this discussion reveals how emotional conflict is processed by the body as a survival threat. 

Topics Covered:
👉 How chronic relationship stress creates a cortisol association with a partner
👉 Why psychological stress alone can spike blood sugar
👉 Acute vs chronic stress and its impact on metabolism
👉 The long-term health risks linked to insecure attachment
👉 How oxytocin buffers anxiety and suppresses cortisol
👉 Why stress drives rigid habits and poor coping behaviors
👉 The communication gap between problem-solving and emotional regulation
👉 Why validation strengthens connection without admitting fault
👉 The biological equation behind attraction, bonding, and commitment
👉 Emotional impermanence and the cycle of reassurance seeking

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