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Physical Signs You’re in the Wrong Relationship, According to a Therapist

A toxic relationship stress can keep your body in fight-or-flight mode, affecting sleep, digestion, immunity, and overall health.

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Have you ever been in a relationship so toxic that it actually affected your physical health? Believe it or not, this is a common occurrence for many people, as the relentless stress can trigger an array of health problems and physical symptoms, from a simple upset stomach to a serious autoimmune disease.

How Toxic Relationships Affect Physical Health

Toxic relationships take a toll on the body—and it’s not just emotional. In fact, many people actually become physically sick when they remain with the wrong partner.

“Because toxic relationships typically involve spending significant time with this person, it creates a chronic stress response in the body,” says Laura Sgro, licensed therapist/holistic anxiety & trauma therapist and founder of Out of the Woods Therapy. “Toxic relationships often involve unpredictability, ‘walking on eggshells,’ and emotional volatility, which keeps your nervous system in a chronic fight-or-flight response.”

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