What Is Chronic Stress?
3. What Are the Signs of Chronic Stress?
Many people don’t know how to recognize the difference between normal, healthy levels of stress and a chronic problem. One possible reason for this is that they can look similar in the moment. The key difference to notice is how long the stress response lasts.
Another reason you may not recognize when your stress is starting to get out of control is that it can manifest in many different ways. You may think the headaches, increased fatigue or tendency to get sick is due to a strictly physical cause. Other signs of chronic stress include irritability, lack of focus, appetite changes, nervousness, low self-esteem, decreased sexual desire and a sense of helplessness. Any of these things can be an indication that your stress levels are overwhelming.
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