It hurts and won't let go: doctors named a signal of chronic stress

Doctors have listed physical signs of chronic stress: neck pain, teeth grinding, digestive issues, shallow sleep, and weakened immunity. The article explains why passive rest stops helping and recommends regular practices for nervous system recovery, including herbal calming remedies.

Doctors have identified four key signals of chronic stress that should not be ignored: muscle tension with neck and jaw pain, digestive problems, shallow sleep, and weakened immunity. The article explains that stress itself is a useful reaction, but when one stressful situation follows another without recovery, the body stops returning to a state of rest. Passive rest does not help, as constant vigilance becomes a habit. The nervous system requires active assistance: physical exercise, breathing practices, or time in nature. The main condition is regularity. As a temporary measure, over-the-counter herbal remedies based on valerian, hops, and lemongrass are suggested, which do not affect concentration or driving. The article references the Hungarian source Egeszsegkalauz.