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for FREE! Stress can result from major events, both negative and
positive: marriage, divorce, the birth of a child, a death in
the family, or job changes or pressures. Your body is naturally
equipped to deal with a certain amount of stress. But if stress
increases and your reserves are low, stress can have a bigger
impact.There are 3 main stages your body undergoes when dealing
with a stressful event. Your body will initially mobilize energy
by releasing adrenaline and increase your heart and breathing
rate. If you remain in the first stage for a while, your body
will begin to consume energy stores by releasing sugars and
fats. While you may feel more driven, you will also begin to
feel pressured, tired, and anxious, and can get sick much more
easily. If the stress is still not resolved, then eventually
your body will require more energy than it can naturally
provide. This can lead to trouble sleeping, mood changes,
psychiatric disorders, or hea