Stress in humans can be classified by its duration and effects. Acute stress is short-term and arises from immediate challenges, whereas chronic stress is long-lasting and can harm health over time. Episodic acute stress involves frequent bouts of short-term stress, often leading to a constant sense of overwhelm. Stress can also be positive (eustress), which motivates and enhances performance, or negative (distress), which causes discomfort and anxiety.
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