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Emotional stress usually occurs in situations people consider difficult or challenging. Different people consider different situations to be stressful.
Physical stress refers to a physical reaction of the body to various triggers. The pain experienced after surgery is an example of physical stress. Physical stress often leads to emotional stress, and emotional stress often occurs as physical...
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