8 ways that stress is making you sick

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• Stress isn't just something that happens in your head — the effects reach almost every part of your body.
• Headaches, hives, and weight fluctuation can be indications that you're stressed. 
• If your face is suddenly a mess of pimples, stress might be causing your breakouts.

Americans are more stressed than ever, according to an American Psychological Association survey, and nearly one-third say stress impacts their physical or mental health. If you have any of these symptoms, your stress might be making you sick. Here's how to combat them.

You break out in hives

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