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Facing Stress as Evolutionary Survival
When faced with a stressor, the brain triggers a physiological stress response that includes adrenaline and cortisol, similar to being chased by a lion. The stress response aims to prepare the body to either fight or flee. In a scenario where one successfully escapes the stressor, there is a feeling of relief and gratitude, emphasizing the evolutionary adaptive nature of stress responses in ensuring survival.