Then you may be suffering from chronic stress. There are two kinds of stress, acute and chronic. Acute stress occurs when, for example, you swerve the steering wheel quickly to avoid running over a dog in the road. Acute stress leaves you feeling worn out, but does not pose any long term risks to your mental and physical health. Chronic stress is the kind of stress most professionals, working moms and business managers experience.
Chronic stress is prolonged, with no end in sight.
And it's harmful to your mental and physical well-being. Chronic stress changes your body's natural chemistry. When we are threatened, our adrenaline levels explode. We feel jazzed up and strong, as if we can lift a VW Beetle or run up a Himalayan mountain. Adrenaline-Overdose A rush of adrenaline, in short bursts, is a normal stress response.