Control Stress Before It Becomes Toxic

Stress is no longer just a word in today’s world; it has become integral to everyone’s life.

While the level of stress varies among individuals depending on their circumstances, extreme levels of stress can be dangerous to both physical and mental health. Toxic stress occurs when stress becomes overwhelming and unmanageable.

Normal stress is tolerable and typically temporary, like stress resulting from an accident or a significant life event. In contrast, toxic stress is a prolonged activation of the stress response without sufficient recovery or support from caregivers.

When people do not receive the help they need from family and friends, their bodies cannot turn off the stress response normally. Read more