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Science Says Chronic Stress Actually Changes Your Personality (and Not in a Good Way)

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04.08.2026

Science Says Chronic Stress Actually Changes Your Personality (and Not in a Good Way)

But not if you do a little cognitive reframing whenever you feel stressed.

EXPERT OPINION BY JEFF HADEN @JEFF_HADEN

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One study shows the majority of people feel stress negatively affects their behavior, and results in headaches, fatigue, and problems sleeping. Another study shows people who experience persistently moderate or high levels of stressful life events over a number of years........

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