Stress

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Stress is your body's way of responding to any kind of demand or threat. When you sense danger—whether it's real or imagined—the body's defenses kick into high gear in a rapid, automatic process known as the “fight-or-flight” reaction or the "stress response".

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What are the main causes of stress?

Examples of life stresses are:

• The death of a loved one.

• Divorce.

• Loss of a job.

• Increase in financial obligations.

• Getting married.

• Moving to a new home.

• Chronic illness or injury.

• Emotional problems (deep sadness, anxiety, anger, grief, guilt, low self-esteem)

And many more...

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How does stress affect your health?

Indeed, stress signs can affect your body, your thoughts and feelings, and your behavior. Being able to recognize common stress signs can give you a jump on managing them. Stress that's left unchecked can contribute to many health problems, such as high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity and diabetes...

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Can stress kill you?

If It Feels Like Stress Is Killing You, That's Because It Might Be. Chronic stress stems from many circumstances, such as poverty, a bad marriage, or long-term ailments. Its repercussions—elevated cortisol levels and inflammation—can wear us out, from the cellular level on up to our major biological systems.

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Can hypnosis help relieve stress?

Hypnosis may help address your stress and anxiety levels. With the help of our hypnotist, you may be able to identify the cause(s) of your stress. Or you may find it's a past experience, a situation, a physical issue or something to do with a relationship that's the main cause.