19/06/2026
What happens when you live in constant stress? 😵💫
Your body stays in prolonged "fight-or-flight (or freeze)" state.
Your stress hormones stay elevated. Increased cortisol and adrenaline. Faster heart rate. Muscle tension - especially in the neck, shoulders, jaw.
Your immune system weakens. More frequent colds and infections. Slower healing. Increased inflammation throughout the body.
Your sleep is affected. Difficulty falling asleep. Waking during the night. Feeling tired even after sleeping.
Your digestion changes.
Chronic stress can make you feel:
• Anxious or on edge
• Irritable or impatient
• Overwhelmed by small tasks
• Less motivated
• Emotionally numb
• Unable to relax even when nothing is wrong
What happens to the brain? Long-term stress can:
• Make concentration harder
• Affect memory
• Increase negative thinking
• Reduce creativity and intuition
• Keep the mind focused on potential threats rather than possibilities
People under chronic stress often feel disconnected from joy, inspiration, and inner peace.
If stress continues for a long time, it can contribute to:
• Burnout
• Depression and anxiety disorders
• Heart disease
• Chronic pain
• Metabolic problems
• Reduced quality of life
When the body finally gets a chance to relax, people notice:
• How exhausted they really are
• Emotions they have been holding back
• Tension they didn't realize was present
The good news is that the nervous system is adaptable. Through somatic relaxation, meditation, breathing practices and supportive relationships the body can gradually return to a more balanced state.
Link to Your Somatic Relaxation session You can find in BIO ⬆️
