0 I don't think the three are interchangeable. 02br 02br 00To be "stressed" essentially means to be anxious and perhaps overworked; it happens to all of as some point, probably daily. 02br 02br 00"I've got so much to do, and my boss is yelling at me to work faster; I'm really stressed" 02br 02br 00To be "stressed out" means that you have more stress in your life than you can cope with: 02br 02br 00"I've got loads of work, I'm moving house, I'm getting married next week, my bridesmaid's ill, and now the cat's stuck up a tree.
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