We become complacent about our situation and assume that we can resist the effects of stress indefinitely. Therein lies the danger. Believing that we are immune from the effects of stress, we typically fail to do anything about it. No one experiences exactly the same resistance and tolerance to stress, but everyone's immunity at some point collapses following prolonged stress reactions. The General Adaptation Syndrome is thought to be the main reason why stress is such an abundant source of health problems.
Resistance is the name of the game when it comes to disease.
Stress is one of the most significant factors in lowering resistance and triggering the various mechanisms involved in the disease process. By learning relaxation and stress management techniques, you'll improve your overall health as well as your odds of living a disease-free life.