Acute stressors are characterized as brief, specific events that can feel overwhelming even long after they have concluded. An example of such an event is breaking a leg from a fall on an icy sidewalk.

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Stressors can be categorized based on their duration. They are classified as either chronic, which are long-term, or acute, which are short-term.

Classification of Stressors by Duration

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Chronic stressors are defined as prolonged and persistent events or situations that cause stress. Examples include long-term challenges such as providing care for a parent with dementia, facing extended unemployment, or being imprisoned.

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