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9 Solutions to

Defeat Chronic Stress

BY DR. ERIKA MONTGOMERY

hronic stress has become

normalized in our social

media and American culture.

Everyone seems to be talking about how overwhelmed they are by their daily demands, how stressful their work and relationships have become, and how they are struggling to cope with life in general. Stress has a significant impact on an individual's physical and mental well-being. Chronic stress is a prolonged psychological and physiological response to a situation or conditions that are perceived as challenging. This stress response can persist for years and can be caused by work-related stress, financial difficulties, relationship problems, chronic health concerns, illness of a loved one, caring for dependents, traumatic life experiences or other life situations. Chronic stress can manifest as physical and emotional symptoms, including fatigue, insomnia, headaches, irritability, digestive problems, mood swings, anxiety, depression, autoimmune disorders, and increased risk of heart disease. It's important to become aware of how chronic stress might be impacting your life because it can have a detrimental effect on your overall well-being.

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experiences or other life situations. Chronic stress can manifest as physical and emotional symptoms, including fatigue, insomnia, headaches, irritability, digestive problems, mood swings, anxiety, depression, autoimmune disorders, and increased risk of heart disease. It's important to become aware of how chronic

stress might be impacting your life because it can have a detrimental effect on your overall well-being.

Overcoming chronic stress requires a combination of strategies that address its physical, emotional, and psychological aspects. Here are 9 effective strategies to reduce and ultimately overcome chronic stress.