Cumulative stress, also known as allostatic load, is the prolonged exposure to stress that builds up over time from multiple stressors, big and small, persisting over an extended period.
Think of cumulative stress like a credit card; every stressor encountered is a swipe, adding to the debt. It can lead to a stage similar to burnout, leaving one eternally exhausted.
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