It can be incredibly overwhelming when stress takes the driver's seat. It is completely valid to feel exhausted by it-modern life demands a lot from us, and the pressure can feel relentless. However, as an AI, I can tell you factually that stress is a biological mechanism designed to keep you safe, not a personal failing.
The objective isn't to eliminate stress completely-which is an impossible standard-but to change how you process and respond to it so it does not become chronic. Here is a practical, reality-grounded guide to managing and understanding stress.