From Survival Mode to Thriving: How Chronic Stress Physically Alters Your Body and What You Can Do About It
In today’s world, where deadlines, demands, and daily pressures never seem to let up, stress has become more than an occasional challenge. For many, it’s a constant companion. Chronic stress – the kind that lingers day in and day out – pushes the body into “survival mode,” a state designed to help us manage short bursts of danger, not prolonged pressure. But when survival mode becomes the default, it triggers physical changes in the body that can silently erode our health over time. The good news? Once you understand how chronic stress impacts your body, you can take steps to counteract these effects and regain balance. Let’s explore how stress shifts our physiology, why it can lead to ongoing health problems, and how to begin the journey from surviving to truly thriving.