What chronic stress does to the mind and body is far more serious than many people realize. Chronic stress impacts emotional wellness, nervous system regulation, sleep, concentration, relationships, appetite, and physical health. When the body remains in survival mode for months or years, stress hormones continuously activate the brain and nervous system. This blog explores the emotional and physical effects of chronic stress, the psychology behind hypervigilance, and coping

Some people answer questions quickly and move on without giving it a second thought. Others explain every detail — why they made a decision, why they were late, why they need rest, why they canceled plans, why they reacted emotionally, or why they said something a certain way. For many people, over-explaining is not about attention.