After a while, chronic anxiety can have an effect on... Your heart. Anxiety and chronic stress sufferers are more at risk for cardiovascular problems due to a constant increased heart rate, elevated blood pressure and overexposure to cortisol.
The 5 week period is usually about right for something like a federal return. A state return, on the other hand, will take about 6 to 8 weeks. The process takes a little longer when this is done by mail. A 4 week return for electronic filing may actually take closer to 6 weeks with a postal check.
It normally takes 4 to 6 weeks for a paper return to be processed. This year may take longer and particularly in your case. The IRS may not start processing your return until Feb. 23rd. Congress put some unusual demands on the IRS with the late law changes and they are struggling.*.