What is stress:Stress is defined as a state of mental or emotional

tension resulting from adverse circumstances .

It distracts our physical or mental equilibrium, yet it’s a normal and universal part of life.

Stress causes some physical effects , as the body considers itself under attack when being under stress which then leads to a switch in its position to fight mode.

There are two types of stress, the Eustress or positive stress and the Distress or negative stress

Stress releases sets of hormones and chemicals such as adrenaline. Stress is not necessarily a

“bad thing.”It has been recognized that without stress people wouldn’t have survived.

The releasing of the hormone ancestors a blast of energy which prepared him to either fight the tiger

or run away .

Those hormones enable us to focus our attention so we can quickly respond to the situation.

A common example:- Reacting to a person running in front of our car by

slamming on the brakes Stress enhances your thinking as well as it increases your brain activates.

A challenging thing about stress is when the human body stresses in the wrong situations.

Those effects are mainly an inability

to think straight .This state causes a huge limitation in both work and home lives.

Another myth is that stress is the same for everyone. Which on the other hand is not true because every person

has his own limits and edges in handling things .Every person handles and reacts to stress in a different way.Causes of Stress:

The situations and pressures that cause stress are known as stressors. We usually think of stressors as being negative, such as an exhausting work schedule or a bad relationship. However, anything that puts high demands on you can be stressful. This includes positive events such as getting married, buying a house, going to college, or receiving a promotion.

Causes of work stress include:Being unhappy in your job

Having a heavy workload or too much responsibility.

Working for long hours, night shifts.Having poor management, unclear expectations

of your work, or no say in the decision-making process

Facing discrimination or harassment at work, especially if your company is not supportive.

As known not all stress is caused by external factors. Stress can also be internal or self-generated, worrying excessively about something that may or may not happen, or having hopeless thoughts about life.

Everyone has different stress triggers. Work stress tops the list, according to surveys. Forty percent of U.S. workers admit to experiencing office stress, and one-quarter say work is the biggest source of stress in their lives.

Life Stresses

Emotional Abuse

Divorce/Marriage

Worrying about the future

Trouble with a neighbor

Sometimes the stress comes from inside, rather than outside. You

can stress yourself out just by worrying about things .

Effects of stress:

Stress has some very negative effects on our bodies. Some of the effects are physical, some are mood-related, and some affect our behavior. Recognizing these effects can help us realize that all these problems have

an underlying cause, which is stress .

Physical effects:The physical effects of stress on our bodies include headaches, muscle pain, chest pain, and upset stomach .

 In some cases it also affects our sleep and causes problems like insomnia,

nightmares, and disturbing dreams  .Stress also takes a lot of energy from our bodies and this causes fatigue .

 Other physical effects include: constipation, diarrhea, & dizziness .

Mood-related effects:

Stress also has some debilitating effects on our moods .

It can cause restlessness, irritability, anger, anxiety, and feeling overwhelmed.

In severe cases it can also cause a lack of motivation and even sadness or depression .

Stress also makes it difficult for us to concentrate and leads to forgetfulness .

It also impedes our ability to make good decisions, and can cloud/impair our judgement.

Behavior effects:

Stress affects our behavior in a negative way as well .

It can affect our appetite and can cause overeating or under-eating.

Effects of stress on social behavior include isolation & withdrawal .

Stress can also induce angry outbursts during which the person might do something he/she regrets.

In addition, stress sometimes leads to drug or alcohol abuse .

Extremely stressed individuals may even resort to suicide as the last option.

Diseases linked to stress:

Stress can have an aggravating effect on almost all diseases .

It has been linked to heart attacks, stroke, hypertension, and immune system

disorders such as autoimmune disease .Stress can affect our skin, it can cause rashes, hives, and can worsen acne.

Stress can worsen viral disorders ranging from common cold to AIDS.

Stress also plays a role in degenerative disorders like Parkinson's disease.

Stress Prevention

Stress is a part of our daily lives, in which we can’t completely avoid it. We should not let stress control our life; instead we should learn how to cope with it. The first step is to acknowledge the source of the stress in our life, and the second step is to start applying the needed changes to avoid the stressful

situations .

LIFESTYLE:Your way of living does not affect your stress level directly, such as causing or preventing it. On the other hand, it can either help you recover from the stress or prevent recovering completely.

SUPPORT:Receiving support from your family or your friends can help you remain solid through your stressful phases in your life. It can include love, trust, or even advice from others to help guide you all the way. On the other hand, support can be acquired from materialistic things, such as money or time. This might include directly asking for help, which

some might take as a degrading factor .

THINKING:

Stressful events might result in constant negative thinking, which might lead to depression, anxiety, and higher stress levels. You might also encounter feeling afraid, insecure, lack of control, and lower self-worth and self-esteem. There are several ways to deal with this negative thinking to reduce your stress levels. Some of these ways include cognitive-behavior therapy (choosing to change the way you think to cope with your problems in a healthier way), problem solving (Helps you differentiate between the things you are able to change and the irreversible things that you have to deal with over time), and assertive communication (expressing your feelings, needs, and concerns in a healthier

way) .

We're all different. Some people seem to be able to roll with life’s punches, while others tend to crumble in the face of small obstacles or frustrations. Some people even thrive on the excitement of a high-stress lifestyle. Your stress level will differ based on your personality and how you respond to situations. Everyday is a new beginning, take a deep breath and start your day

without stress .

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