What is the Definition of Stress?What is stress? The definition of stress varies depending on the individual. A situation that brings anxiety or fear for one person may have little effect on someone else--or it may even provide enjoyment. For example, some people find public speaking engaging, while some people find public speaking frightening. Another example, some people love to swim, while some people are afraid of the water. And many students become nervous before a school exam. These reactions are not unusual. However, people who have trouble with stress find it difficult when their daily demands become greater than their coping skills. Learning how to cope with stress successfully varies with each individual's unique personality.Your response to stress can be physical, mental, or emotional. What to remember? Everyone has different levels of coping skills when reacting to adversity. What causes you to feel overwhelmed? Can you identify what situations trigger you to feel that you are at your limit. The first step in conquering your stress triggers is to identify them. There are Different Types of Stressors in Life When considering your own unique definition of stress you should look at all the current factors that might be impacting your life: Family related: divorce, death of family member or close friend, family members fighting, adolescent problems.
This is how Magnum responds to life's pressures. A certain degree of tension and anxiety is a normal part of living. When you get to a point where you feel that you can not cope, our bodies send signals, or
symptoms,
that warn about too much overload. If you continue at this level for prolonged periods of time, then you risk such difficulties as
depression,
irritable bowel syndrome, anxiety, high blood pressure and heart disease or skin problems. So it is important to identify what is causing stress and begin to take back control of your life. It may be impossible to relax like my Great Dane, but it is possible to reduce the amount of tension you are experiencing!! Signs of Stress: A Checklist for Reference New! CommentsHave your say about what you just read! Leave me a comment in the box below. |
to your bookshelf. Dr. Sapolsky combines his medical research with humor and practical advice to focus on the links between stress and increased risks of certain types of diseases. Written for the nonscientific mind, he keeps his information interesting, relevant and readable. A great reference guide to assist with the stressors that keep you up at night.
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