4 April 20266 min readDr. Kenza Editorial Team
Burnout, Sleep Debt, and Anxiety: When Stress Stops Being Normal
A quick way to identify when stress is affecting function, mood, and physical health.
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The shift from pressure to impairment
Stress becomes a health issue when it consistently disrupts sleep, concentration, appetite, patience, or the ability to complete normal tasks.