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Your heart begins to beat faster and more strongly

Blood flow to the heart is increased

Your pulse quickens

Blood is diverted to the muscles so that your muscles become tense and ready for action

Blood is diverted away from the skin

Your breathing becomes shallower and more rapid

Glucose is released from the liver into the bloodstream and your blood sugar levels are increased for energy output

Digestion slows down to allow the other areas of the body to do their work – i.e. to fight or flee from the situation at hand

The pupils may dilate to allow more light into the eyes

If the threat is brief and can be resolved quickly then the parasympathetic system will kick in to reduce stress levels and return the body to normal.

However, if stress is ongoing, you are likely to reach the second stage – resistance. This is when stress becomes detrimental to our health. When stress is ongoing, the result is excessive and prolonged release of cortisol.