stress level

How wound up

Stress level is the amount or intensity of mental and emotional strain someone experiences.

People speak of high or low stress levels, and of monitoring or managing them: My stress level is through the roof right now.

The phrase treats stress as something measurable, though assessment is usually subjective rather than clinical.

Related

cortisol · blood pressure · fight or flight · overwhelm · nervous breakdown · burnout · mental health · relaxation · deep breaths · calm · frazzled · coping · exhaustion · deadline · workload · racing · heartbeat · insomnia

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Opposites
psychological tension

stress levelcalmness

Peaceful mental state

peace of mind · tranquility · serenity · composure · ease

arousal state

stress levelrestfulness

Calm, peaceful state

relaxation response · rest state · decompression · unwinding

arousal intensity

stress levelrest state

Default inactive condition

resting state · recovery mode · deactivation · dormancy

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