Stress is a normal reaction by the body to things that happen in life and the environment, resulting in destabilization of what you consider the norm.
The things and events that cause stress are called stress agents.
When a body is functioning properly, it has its own in-built stress response which helps you in dealing with a stressful situation.
How a body reacts to stress varies.
In cases where it is unable to cope, it can result in life threatening conditions such as heart attack and stroke.
Prolonged stress can also result in a person experimenting with drugs, having disrupted sleep patterns, problems with the immune system and it can also speed up the aging process.
However, not all stress is bad for the body, it is only the intensity and your body reaction to stress that causes one to cross the line of tolerance.
Interestingly enough, some people find it easier to function properly when there is an element of stress involved, for example, when they have strict deadlines to meet at work.
Stress sometimes allows you an edge when performing chores and duties as it keeps your concentration from slipping, and keeps you motivated.
Signs of your body reaction to stress can be physical, behavioral or even emotional.
For example, one begins to suffer from unexplainable aches and pains, dizziness, panic attacks, moodiness, and anger outbursts.
Isolating themselves from others, insomnia, or even suffering from eating disorders.
Stress can be experienced by anyone including the old, teenagers and even children.
However stress sometimes does not happen only from things that are happening in the present; sometimes it happens from things which have been on-going in our lives for an extended period of time, for example years of domestic violence and abuse, going through a divorce or even separation.
When one begins to notice that they are unable to cope and that their body reaction to stress is delayed, then it is time to seek help.
Help can be sought from trained professionals or using support mechanisms in your life such as family, friends and colleagues and maintaining an active social lifestyle is very important.
Also key in helping reduce stress is ones general outlook of life and the ability to find humor in life situations, changing your schedule to allow for more time for relaxation, reducing work load and maintaining an all round healthy lifestyle.
The things and events that cause stress are called stress agents.
When a body is functioning properly, it has its own in-built stress response which helps you in dealing with a stressful situation.
How a body reacts to stress varies.
In cases where it is unable to cope, it can result in life threatening conditions such as heart attack and stroke.
Prolonged stress can also result in a person experimenting with drugs, having disrupted sleep patterns, problems with the immune system and it can also speed up the aging process.
However, not all stress is bad for the body, it is only the intensity and your body reaction to stress that causes one to cross the line of tolerance.
Interestingly enough, some people find it easier to function properly when there is an element of stress involved, for example, when they have strict deadlines to meet at work.
Stress sometimes allows you an edge when performing chores and duties as it keeps your concentration from slipping, and keeps you motivated.
Signs of your body reaction to stress can be physical, behavioral or even emotional.
For example, one begins to suffer from unexplainable aches and pains, dizziness, panic attacks, moodiness, and anger outbursts.
Isolating themselves from others, insomnia, or even suffering from eating disorders.
Stress can be experienced by anyone including the old, teenagers and even children.
However stress sometimes does not happen only from things that are happening in the present; sometimes it happens from things which have been on-going in our lives for an extended period of time, for example years of domestic violence and abuse, going through a divorce or even separation.
When one begins to notice that they are unable to cope and that their body reaction to stress is delayed, then it is time to seek help.
Help can be sought from trained professionals or using support mechanisms in your life such as family, friends and colleagues and maintaining an active social lifestyle is very important.
Also key in helping reduce stress is ones general outlook of life and the ability to find humor in life situations, changing your schedule to allow for more time for relaxation, reducing work load and maintaining an all round healthy lifestyle.