However, stress that is constant and persists over an extended period can be debilitating and seriously affect your overall health this is known as chronic stress. These people tend to have persistent external stresses from things such as the workplace, relationship difficulties or financial problems, as well as internal stresses such as chronic worrying, pessimism and inability to achieve lofty goals. Chronic stress can affect both our physical and psychological well-being by causing a variety of problems, including high blood pressure, anxiety, depression, and worsen diabetes complications.

Haqqani: The effects of stress on your vascular system – Midland Daily News