Acute stress
Acute stress is the body’s immediate response to a recent challenge or anticipated demand. It can include tension, a racing heart, digestive discomfort, worry, or irritability and usually eases when the event passes.
Episodic acute stress
When acute stress happens frequently, the body has too little time to recover. A life organized around repeated crisis can contribute to persistent tension, sleep problems, relationship strain, and cardiovascular symptoms.
Chronic stress
Chronic stress is prolonged and can wear down physical and emotional resources over time. If you feel trapped, hopeless, or unable to function, professional medical and psychological support is important.
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