Chronic stress
A state of permanent readiness in which the body never quite switches the alarm off.
How it shows up
Shallow sleep, tense shoulders, digestive trouble, a short fuse, frequent colds. Because it developed slowly, you take it for your nature rather than a state.
What we do with it in therapy
The first step is making it visible — most often through the body rather than through thought. Then we look at what maintains it: often it isn’t one large burden but the absence of pauses.
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See also
Serotonin
A substance involved in mood, sleep and digestion — but the »too little serotonin« explanation is far too simple.
Impostor syndrome
The feeling that you haven't earned your place and that sooner or later others will discover you aren't that capable.
Caring for an ageing parent
The period when the roles reverse and the child becomes the one who cares.
