02/09/2026
You may think you’re just unhappy in your relationship.
But when your body lives in emotional stress for months or years…
your nervous system may rarely feel completely safe.
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Anxiety symptoms
Depression
Insomnia & disturbed sleep
Chronic headaches
Migraines
Digestive problems
Irritable bowel symptoms
High blood pressure
Increased cardiovascular risk
Blood-sugar dysregulation
Increased risk factors associated with Type 2 diabetes
Altered or weakened immune response
Increased inflammation
Muscle tension & body pain
Chronic pain
Persistent fatigue
Menstrual disturbances
Stress-related eating & weight changes Sometimes relationship stress doesn’t stay inside the relationship—it follows you into your sleep, digestion, energy, eating patterns and overall wellbeing.
Chronic stress can contribute to or worsen several health problems, but these symptoms can have many causes. Please seek appropriate medical care rather than assuming your relationship is the cause.
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