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Is it possible to die from stress?

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Dr. Gregg Albers answered

Specializes in Addiction Medicine

Possible: People can die from overwhelming stress, that could lead to large amounts of Adrenalin released, elevated blood pressure, and cardiac arrhythmia and death. Stress can cause physical damage, via stress hormones, obesity, arthritis, elevated blood pressure and cholesterol, lead to vascular and heart damage and premature death. Best to modify all your stressors.

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Dr. Susan Uhrich answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Ina a word, yes.: Stress takes a real toll on both our bodies and our minds and can result in heart attacks, strokes and even suicide.

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Recent research: Indicates that stress may be bad for you only if you believe it's bad for you. Your attitude and response to it are important. See the full information at http://www.Ted.Com/talks/kelly_mcgonigal_how_to_make_stress_your_friend.Html.

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