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Escape the Cycle of Chronic Stress
Organisms cannot sustain prolonged periods in emergency response mode without depleting vital resources. Chronic stress divert energy away from growth, repair, and essential bodily functions, leading to compromised immune and digestive systems, hormonal imbalances, and cardiovascular and respiratory changes. This state occurs when the body perceives a threat, real or imagined, prompting a mobilization of resources. While brief activation of this stress response is manageable, long-term exposure triggers harmful hormonal changes that can cause disease. Furthermore, stress can be activated by mere thoughts, from worrying about problems to recurring negative memories.