Permanent stress is the danger

The situation is different under chronic stress. We were not designed to deal with endless stress.

After a tense period we need a period of relaxation to recover. After an exertion we have to re-charge our battery. If this recovery fails, physical and mental overstrain can be the result.

If the state of overstrain continues over a long period of time, it can lead to mental as well as physical illnesses, for example, depression or heart disease, since the body cannot compensate for the continuous release of stress hormones.