Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to process the trauma.
Extreme stress can make a person biologically years older in months. ⚖️ Physical vs. Psychological Stress The Most Stressful Thing the Body Can Experience
Strong community ties lower cortisol faster than any medication. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to process the trauma
According to clinical studies, these events place the highest physiological load on the human heart, immune system, and brain: Rated at 100 LCUs (the maximum). Divorce: Rated at 73 LCUs. Marital separation: Rated at 65 LCUs. Imprisonment: Rated at 63 LCUs. Death of a close family member: Rated at 63 LCUs. 🧠 The Physiological Impact Marital separation: Rated at 65 LCUs
While "stress" is subjective, researchers and medical professionals generally use the to quantify the impact of life events on health. This scale measures "Life Change Units" (LCUs); the higher the score, the more likely the individual is to suffer a physical breakdown or illness. 🏆 The "Top" Stressors (By the Numbers)
Requires the body to double its metabolic rate just to heal.