WHAT IS STRESS

WHAT IS STRESS? Definition Stress- the body's physical and emotional response/reaction to any change whether positive or negative. From a physiological perspective, the stress response is actually a biochemical reaction that has been called the 'fight or flight for response' necessary thousands of years ago when the world was full of different kinds of basic survival dangers, our bodies still respond the same way even though the stressors (or perceived dangers) have changed. Today, …

…feel in control and believe that you can influence events in your life and are willing to take action. Distress (negative) generally occurs when you view a demand as a threat. You feel a sense of alienation, frustration, and/or helplessness. You may perceive yourself as the victim of circumstances, powerless to influence events in your life. Repeated and/or long-term stress leads to exhaustion of mental and physical energies and increased susceptibility of disease.