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What is stress?
Wikipedia defines stress as “a biological term for the consequences of the failure of a human or animal to respond appropriately to emotional or physical threats to the organism, whether actual or imagined. It includes a state of alarm and adrenaline production, short-term resistance as a coping mechanism, and exhaustion. Common stress symptoms include irritability, muscular tension, inability to concentrate and a variety of physical reactions, such as headaches and elevated heart rate.”
Stress can be in response to positive or negative events. For instance getting married and preparing for the wedding or buying a home can be stressful but they are considered as positive stressors. Nonetheless, a person going through theses type of experiences may feel overwhelmed, irritable and not in control.
Stress can also be negative. For instance going through divorce, facing court-related issues, and financial difficulties are considered negative stressors because they involve feelings such as guilt, shame, fear, worries, and anxiety.
However, often we may feel overwhelmed and stressed out just going through day-to-day responsibilities. This means that our threshold to cope might have decreased due to various factors related to our past such as, suppressed feelings, and unresolved conflicts.
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To read the beginning of this article please view series # 1.
What is stress?
Wikipedia defines stress as “a biological term for the consequences of the failure of a human or animal to respond appropriately to emotional or physical threats to the organism, whether actual or imagined. It includes a state of alarm and adrenaline production, short-term resistance as a coping mechanism, and exhaustion. Common stress symptoms include irritability, muscular tension, inability to concentrate and a variety of physical reactions, such as headaches and elevated heart rate.”
Stress can be in response to positive or negative events. For instance getting married and preparing for the wedding or buying a home can be stressful but they are considered as positive stressors. Nonetheless, a person going through theses type of experiences may feel overwhelmed, irritable and not in control.
Stress can also be negative. For instance going through divorce, facing court-related issues, and financial difficulties are considered negative stressors because they involve feelings such as guilt, shame, fear, worries, and anxiety.
However, often we may feel overwhelmed and stressed out just going through day-to-day responsibilities. This means that our threshold to cope might have decreased due to various factors related to our past such as, suppressed feelings, and unresolved conflicts.
info@drbita.com
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