what is stress?
Stress is your body's way of responding to any kind of demand. It can be caused by both good and bad experiences. When people feel stressed by something going on around them, their bodies react by releasing chemicals into the blood. These chemicals give people more energy and strength, which can be a good thing if their stress is caused by physical danger. But this can also be a bad thing, if their stress is in response to something emotional and there is no outlet for this extra energy and strength. This class will discuss different causes of stress, how stress affects you, the difference between 'good' or 'positive' stress and 'bad' or 'negative' stress, and some common facts about how stress affects people today.
Various stress reason
1. A natural reaction
Have you ever found yourself with sweaty hands on a first date or felt your
heart pound during a scary movie? Then you know you can feel stress in
both your mind and body.
This automatic response developed in our ancient ancestors as a way to
protect them from predators and other threats. Faced with danger, the body
kicks into gear, flooding the body with hormones that elevate your heart
rate, increase your blood pressure, boost your energy and prepare you to
deal with the problem.
These days, you're not likely to face the threat of being eaten. But you
probably do confront multiple challenges every day, such as meeting
deadlines, paying bills and juggling childcare that make your body react the
same way. As a result, your body's natural alarm system — the “fight or
flight” response — may be stuck in the on position. And that can have
serious consequences for your health.
2.Pressure points
Even short-lived, minor stress can have an impact. You might get a
stomach-ache before you have to give a presentation, for example. More
major acute stress, whether caused by a fight with your spouse or an event
like an earthquake or terrorist attack, can have an even bigger impact.
Multiple studies have shown that these sudden emotional stresses —
especially anger — can trigger heart attacks, arrhythmias and even sudden
death. Although this happens mostly in people who already have heart
disease, some people don't know they have a problem until acute stress
causes a heart attack or something worse.
3.Chronic stress
When stress starts interfering with your ability to live a normal life for an
extended period, it becomes even more dangerous. The longer the stress
lasts, the worse it is for both your mind and body. You might feel fatigued,
unable to concentrate or irritable for no good reason, for example. But
chronic stress causes wear and tear on your body, too.
Stress can make existing problems worse. In one study, for example, about
half the participants saw improvements in chronic headaches after learning
how to stop the stress-producing habit of “catastrophizing,” or constantly
thinking negative thoughts about their pain. Chronic stress may also cause
disease, either because of changes in your body or the overeating,
smoking and other bad habits people use to cope with stress. Job strain —
high demands coupled with low decision-making latitude — is associated
with increased risk of coronary disease, for example. Other forms of
chronic stress, such as depression and low levels of social support, have
also been implicated in increased cardiovascular risk. And once you're sick,
stress can also make it harder to recover. One analysis of past studies, for
instance, suggests that cardiac patients with so-called “Type D”
personalities — characterized by chronic distress — face higher risks of
bad outcomes.
is Stress is helpful of not ?
If you are suffering from extreme stress or long-term stress, your body will
eventually wear itself down. But sometimes, small amounts of stress can
actually be good.
Understanding your stress level is important. If nothing in your life causes
you any stress or excitement, you may become bored or may not be living
up to your potential. If everything in your life, or large portions of your life,
cause you stress, you may experience health or mental problems that will
make your behavior worse.
Recognizing when you are stressed and managing your stress can greatly
improve your life. Some short-term stress -- for example what you feel
before an important job presentation, test, interview, or sporting event --
may give you the extra energy you need to perform at your best. But
long-term stress -- for example constant worry over your job, school, or
family -- may actually drain your energy and your ability to perform
especially anger — can trigger heart attacks, arrhythmias and even sudden
death. Although this happens mostly in people who already have heart
disease, some people don't know they have a problem until acute stress
causes a heart attack or something worse.
3.Chronic stress
When stress starts interfering with your ability to live a normal life for an
extended period, it becomes even more dangerous. The longer the stress
lasts, the worse it is for both your mind and body. You might feel fatigued,
unable to concentrate or irritable for no good reason, for example. But
chronic stress causes wear and tear on your body, too.
Stress can make existing problems worse. In one study, for example, about
half the participants saw improvements in chronic headaches after learning
how to stop the stress-producing habit of “catastrophizing,” or constantly
thinking negative thoughts about their pain. Chronic stress may also cause
disease, either because of changes in your body or the overeating,
smoking and other bad habits people use to cope with stress. Job strain —
high demands coupled with low decision-making latitude — is associated
with increased risk of coronary disease, for example. Other forms of
chronic stress, such as depression and low levels of social support, have
also been implicated in increased cardiovascular risk. And once you're sick,
stress can also make it harder to recover. One analysis of past studies, for
instance, suggests that cardiac patients with so-called “Type D”
personalities — characterized by chronic distress — face higher risks of
bad outcomes.
is Stress is helpful of not ?
If you are suffering from extreme stress or long-term stress, your body will
eventually wear itself down. But sometimes, small amounts of stress can
actually be good.
Understanding your stress level is important. If nothing in your life causes
you any stress or excitement, you may become bored or may not be living
up to your potential. If everything in your life, or large portions of your life,
cause you stress, you may experience health or mental problems that will
make your behavior worse.
Recognizing when you are stressed and managing your stress can greatly
improve your life. Some short-term stress -- for example what you feel
before an important job presentation, test, interview, or sporting event --
may give you the extra energy you need to perform at your best. But
long-term stress -- for example constant worry over your job, school, or
family -- may actually drain your energy and your ability to perform
In Next article we will discuss about stress management according to Lord Gautama Buddha
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