What’s Your Allostatic Load?

Subconscious stress changes how you think, feel and act.

Imagine trying to walk uphill carrying a backpack full of bricks. You can manage for a little while, but eventually you get tired and need to take a break.

But, what if you can’t stop? What if there’s no time to rest?

What happens if you keep carrying the heavy load?

You get tired. You get irritated. Eventually, you burnout.

Chronic stress is much like that brick-filled backpack; it puts a constant additional strain on the body and drains emotional and physical energy reserves. Without rest the body gradually wears out. This is the allostatic load, how heavy is yours?