Stress Response Cycle: What Chronic Stress Does to Your Nervous System

Stress is a silent killer! A sentence that rings uncomfortably for anyone struggling with relentless, daily anxiety. Do you feel like you are constantly on edge, even if there is no immediate threat? It is as if your body and mind are stuck in a loop of stress response cycle, leaving you exhausted and stressed. 

Chronic stress rewires your brain and alters your nervous system, making it difficult to feel calm, safe, and in control. It is not just in your head. Chronic stress triggers a biochemical process known as the stress response cycle, which fills the body with hormones, causing disturbance both in your mind and body. Let’s discuss the science behind this response.