We often do not notice when stress stops being situational and starts becoming structural. It does not arrive loudly. It settles in quietly, threading itself through mornings, workdays, evenings, and even rest. Over time, the body adapts to this constant tension as if it were normal....

You tell yourself to relax, but your thoughts just won’t stop. Your heart races, your stomach feels tight, and even small things suddenly feel overwhelming. You try to focus, but your mind keeps spinning. It replays conversations, imagines worst-case scenarios, and worries about...