Early SignsWhen the body encounters a situation it deems stressful- positive or negative, real or imagined- It activates the "fight or flight" mechanism in the body. This causes:
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Severe ConsequencesAlthough the mechanisms mentioned in the previous section can be very useful if chased by a bear... if encountered on a daily basis, they can cause significant breakdown to the body.
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