Overstress Everyone experiences stress Being overstressed can cause a breakdown in any part of your body Depends on what the weak links are The weak links are inherited for the most part Common Weak Links Brain: fatigue, aches and pains, crying, depression, anxiety attacks, sleep problems Gastrointestinal Tract: Ulcers, cramps, diarrhea, colitis, IBS Glandular: Thyroid gland malfunction Cardiovascular: Skin: High blood pressure, heart attack, abnormal heart beat, stroke Itchy skin rashes Immune System: decreased resistance to infections