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THE FACTORS
THAT GENERATE CONSEQUENCES
STRESS OF STRESS
Factors of the environment that Chronic stress can raise blood
trigger stress are called pressure, suppress the immune
stressors. Not all stress is system, increase the risk of heart
caused by external factors. attack and stroke, contribute to
Stress can also be self- infertility, and ultimately lead to
adrenal fatigue. Long-term stress
generated like worrying about
can even rewire the brain, leaving
something that may or may not
you more vulnerable to anxiety
happen or having irrational and depression.
thoughts about life. Examples of
stress factors include noises, You have more control over your
stress levels than you might
aggressive behavior, scary
think. You can take proactive
moments in movies, or even steps to address the stress load
going out on a first date. The your body bears, however
more stressors we experience, significant it may be.
the more stressed we feel.
