Why Humans Create Stress Without Danger
Editorial summary
An episode about stress that comes from thoughts and expectations rather than physical threats, and how the stress response evolved.
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Key takeaways
- The stress response evolved for immediate danger.
- Thoughts alone can set it off.
- Chronic stress can affect sleep, energy and performance.
A question to take with you
Which of your recent stressors involved an actual present danger, and which involved a thought about the future?