What kind of physical changes goes on in your body when you have stress?

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what kind of chemicals are released in the body causing it harm (i.e. weight loss, hagard face, over eating, etc.)

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A major source of stress is overdriving yourself. If you are working (or partying) 16 hours a day, you will have reducedyour available time for rest. Sooner or later, the energy drain on your system will cause the body to fall behind in its repair work. There will not be enough time or energy for the body to fix broken cells, or replace used up brain neurotransmitters. CHANGES will occur in your body's internal environment. You will "hit thewall," "run out of gas". If you continue, permanent damage may be done. The body's fight to stay healthy in the face of the increased energy that your are expending is major stress

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You can go through hormonal changes when you are stressed. I used to get hives when I was stressed out and they'd itch. You can get allergies too. Headaches, stomach aches, you name it, stress can give it to you.

I know there's a hormone called cortisol, which is a stress hormone.

all of what you already answered(weight loss,haggard face,over eating, oh and crying at the drop of a hat,

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