It has all of the symptoms of stress except worse and of longer duration. You feel a continual persistent feeling of being pressured and overwhelmed. Symptoms include all of those linked to everyday stress but they are more severe. They include pain, insomnia, weakness, burnout, fear of socialization, and unfocused thinking. Stress management therapy or psychiatric counseling is almost always indicated. Chronic long-term stress can have severe health consequences. If you have pain radiating down your arm, shortness of breath, dizziness, or nausea, go to an emergency room