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The Impact of Living in Stress on Mental and Physical Health
Living in stress disrupts the body's balance, causing the body to remain in a state of imbalance. The prolonged activation of the fight or flight response leads to various negative emotions and states such as anger, hostility, hopelessness, and depression. These emotions stem from the hormones of stress and keep individuals in a survival mindset. Stressful situations can lead to addictive behaviors towards negative emotions, reinforcing a cycle of stress and disease. Emotional and psychological stress are significant factors in health issues, with a majority of healthcare visits related to such stress. The mind's ability to induce stress responses through thoughts can lead to addiction to negative emotions, potentially impacting physical health. However, it is also possible to reverse these effects by changing one's thoughts to promote well-being.