"Prolonged stress" refers to a situation where stress, or feeling overwhelmed and under pressure, continues for a long time without relief. Full definition
The cumulative effect of prolonged stress leads to the extreme depletion of the adrenal and autoimmune systems, which results in various medical concerns and can eventually lead to burnout. (educationbusinessuk.net)
Dogs can actually suffer from obsessive - compulsive disorder, often brought on by prolonged stress and anxiety. (thesprucepets.com)
Children living in poverty experience prolonged stress that affects their brain development in the regions associated with learning. (jonathanpelto.com)