Episode 4: The Vicious Cycle of Chronic Illness
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This episode examines the gradual breakdown that happens when chronic stress overwhelms the body. It explains how long-term pressure affects the immune system, leading to inflammation, changes in brain function, fatigue, pain, and loss of motivation or pleasure. The episode traces how these processes reinforce each other, creating a cycle of worsening symptoms that can feel impossible to escape.
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