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Chronic stress puts your health at risk
When the natural stress response goes haywire
When the natural stress response goes wild
Why you react to life stressors the way you do
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Understanding the natural stress response
When the natural stress response becomes overactive
Why you react to stress the way you do
Learning to react to stress in a healthy way
When to ask for help
Living well with stress
When the natural stress response goes wild
Why you react to life stressors the way you do
Content
Understanding the natural stress response
When the natural stress response becomes overactive
Why you react to stress the way you do
Learning to react to stress in a healthy way
When to ask for help
Living well with stress
When to ask for help
If you’ve taken steps to manage your stress but you keep having symptoms, see your healthcare professional. Your healthcare professional may want to check for other potential causes. You also could see a counselor or therapist. This person can help you find sources of stress and learn new coping skills. And if you are concerned about harming yourself, call 911 or a suicide hotline. In the U.S., call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Or use the Lifeline Chat.
Also, get emergency help right away if you have chest pain, especially if you also have shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness, nausea, or jaw, back, shoulder or arm pain. These may be warning signs of a heart attack and not simply stress symptoms.
