01/15/2026
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π§ π Multiple studies have revealed that toxic relationships can impact physical and mental health even more detrimentally than poor diet or βbadβ genes.
Toxic relationships are a constant source of stress, triggering the bodyβs fight or flight response and leading to heightened anxiety and a sense of unease.
The negativity, manipulation, and emotional abuse often found in toxic relationships can lead to feelings of hopelessness and despair, contributing to depression.
Toxic relationships leave individuals feeling drained, helpless and confused due to their emotional manipulation and lack of support.
Those are just the mental health effects of these toxic relationships, the physical effects are also quite extreme.
The constant state of stress that triggers the fight or flight response elevates cortisol levels, causes inflammation, disrupts hormonal balance, weakens the immune system and can even cause severe chronic diseases, autoimmune conditions and yes, even cancer.
This isnβt talking about strictly partner relationships either. Family members can make you feel this way too and it is VITAL to remove all toxic people from your life. It is time to prioritize yourself.
Have you ever felt the physical impact of stress from a relationship? What strategies do you use to protect your well-being?
For educational purposes. This content is based on publicly available scientific research.