But when stressful thinking is constant, ever-present and we constantly feel under attack, also known as chronic stress that stress reaction stays turned on. The long-term activation of the stress-response, and the subsequent overexposure to cortisol and other stress hormones, can disrupt almost all our body's processes, placing us at increased risk of numerous health problems, including: anxiety, depression, digestive problems, heart disease, sleep problems, weight gain and memory and concentration impairment.
