"Good" stress: Any kind of change is "stress" -- and the body responds to it with its own mechanisms. Some are beneficial, such as white blood cells' helping to heal wounds, plus your ability to mount a fever in response to infection. Within limits, stress can help you focus and become more mentally sharp for tasks. Out of control, stress burns you out. Think of fire in a wood stove, vs wild in dry grass.
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