Chronic stress is the type of stress that tends to occur on a regular basis.1 It might stem from loneliness, a difficult job, or a past trauma. This type of stress may leave you feeling drained, and can lead to burnout if it’s not effectively managed

3.Emotional Stress

The pain of emotional stress can hit harder than some other types of stress.5 For example, the stress that comes from a conflicted relationship tends to bring a greater physical reaction and a stronger sense of distress than the stress that comes from being busy at work.

4.Burnout

Burnout is the result of the prolonged chronic stress in situations that leave people feeling a lack of control in their lives. Certain job conditions can create a greater risk of burnout, including a high level of demands, unclear expectations, lack of recognition for achievements, and a high risk of negative consequences for mistakes.

Chronic stress can lead to a host of health issues, including cardiovascular disease, gastrointestinal issues, anxiety, depression, and a variety of other conditions.

The following long-term habits can help you to better manage general stress that you may feel from the chronic stressors in your life:

 It is important to be able to manage emotional stress in effective ways. Strategies that help you to process, diffuse, and build resilience toward emotional stress can all work well, and different approaches can work in different situations.6

The following strategies can help you to come back from a state of burnout—or prevent it entirely:

You may not experience all of the symptoms of stress, but more likely than not, you are familiar with a few of the following: headaches, muscle tension/pain, chest pain, fatigue, lowered libido, stomach issues, disrupted sleep, anxiety, lack of motivation, irritability, depression, overeating, under-eating, substance abuse, social isolation.

Stress affects hormones:

While the two major stress hormones – adrenaline and cortisol – are phenomenal in situations when you meet a bear, they are less helpful when chronically circulating in the blood. Adrenaline makes your heart race, raises blood pressure and stresses the cardiovascular system. Cortisol increases blood sugar, and enhances the brain’s use of glucose, which is also not ideal in a chronic state.

Long term consequences of stress:

Stress is subjective and somewhat qualitative. While we cannot say that a certain amount of adrenaline is linked to heart disease, we do know that stress has a direct relationship with: cardiovascular disease, sleep disorders, digestive problems, psychological issues such as depression and memory loss, weight management and skin disorders.

 

Managing stress:

We may visit our physician for something to manage any of the above conditions, but it is important to treat the illness as well as the symptoms. Taking control of being a less-stressed person is a proactive way to help manage your health. Try one of these 5 things daily to reduce your stress: meditation, yoga, exercise, taking a walk, journaling, socializing or taking a bath. Acknowledge that you are doing these activities to manage your stress and care for your wellness.