When someone has been stressed for a long period of time he or she learns to live with the stress and it becomes chronic. The body can actually make changes to its systems and some hormone and chemical systems are altered. This can result in damage to the person’s health, resulting in a lowering of the immune system and illness developing. Chronic stress also quite often leads to depressive illness and anxiety. If you are going to look after yourself properly, then removing chronic stress is a must. If you are seriously stressed, then you should see your doctor for help.