When Repetitive Stress Injury is discussed or diagnosed, typically only the physical effects of repeated abuses exerted on the body from the outside are considered. Unfortunately this is not the whole problem. In this article, we address repeated stress in the physical and psychological traumas of everyday activities, our emotional reaction to the traumas, the hormonal responses of the body to the emotions, and the changes that occur to the body as the result of repeated exposure to these factors. We believe it is best to begin with a solid understanding of the body’s response and what stress does to the body in the short and long term. The rest of the articles in this series will address the psychological profiles of people who experience different types of stress, which profiles are the most harmful, and what can be done to turn things around. Finally, we will supply a “menu” of tips gleaned from popular and scientific literature that we hope will help you decide what is right for your life.