It can never be said enough just how many illnesses and health issues are directly tied to stress. There’s obesity, diabetes, depression, asthma, and heart disease (via WebMD) to name a few. There’s also memory loss, insomnia, autoimmune diseases, and skin issues like eczema (via Healthline), all related to stress.
A part of the reason why stress is so literally stressful to your system is because, for one thing, it raises your glucose levels higher than they should be which can make it challenging for your body to repair damaged tissues. Also, stress has the ability to slow down your bodily functions which makes you more susceptible to harm.
Something that can help to bring stress levels down is forgiving folks. One study even revealed that over the course of five weeks, people who forgave others noticed a significant improvement when it came to how stress affected them both physically as well as mentally.
While you might believe that holding a grudge against someone feels good and empowering, your internalized stress disagrees with you. No situation is worth putting your health at risk. Just one more reason to strongly consider forgiveness.
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