10 Symptoms of Stress
Symptom #10: Rapid Heart Beat
Everyone feels stress in different ways. When stress is excessive, it is not uncommon to experience high blood pressure or heart palpitations.
The brain releases hormones that cause your heart to pound, since stress hormones are stimulants. These hormones include adrenaline and cortisol. They go into your bloodstream, increasing your heart rate and may end-up causing palpitations.
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