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Physical Signs You're Living in Fight Or Flight Mode Feeling bloated all the time. When your body is in fight or flight mode, it diverts blood flow away from the digestive system, leading to slower digestion, which can cause bloating. Additionally, the stress hormones released during fight or flight mode can affect the muscles in your gastrointestinal tract, leading to increased gas and discomfort.  Bruising easily. When your body is in a heightened state of stress, you releases stress hormones that can weaken blood vessels and make them more prone to breaking. This can lead to easy bruising even from minor...

The human body responds to stress in four basic ways: fight, flight, freeze, and fawn.  Take our quiz and find out which stress response YOUR body is in! ⬇️