Consider stress not as a singular entity but as dual in nature.

Eustress
The beneficial kind of stress that enhances our metabolism, balances our endocrine system and fortifies our spirits.
Think of things like sprinting, a gym pump, sauna, overcoming, winning.
Being adequately nourished and rested helps with this.

Distress
The malevolent twin that weaves the cruel threads of aging. Chronic and unrelenting stress.
Think of things like a stressful dead end job, extreme marathon running or chronic malnourishment.
Distress happens when the demands of the environment constantly exceed the capacity of the individual.

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