Providing an exact definition of stress is almost
impossible, as very complex to explain. But the good news
is that all those people who think of all stress as a bad
thing, are not totally correct in doing so.
It is considered both normal and healthy to experience
certain levels of stress in our lives. However, it is when
stress starts to take control of our lives, or we feel as
if we have become a different person, is when stress
becomes both unhealthy and maybe even dangerous.
The definition of stress then can be said basically to be
the emotional and physical strain that is caused by our
response to pressures from the outside world. This strain
varies in terms of severity and impact from person to
person, as each person handles stress differently and
responds differently to separate stressors - stressors
being the factors in our lives that cause us the stress.
Our bodies also respond differently to different types of
stress. When we feel stressed the body releases chemicals
into the blood and sometimes these chemicals give us more
strength and energy - that's in response to the 'good'
stress. However, the bad stress can have the opposite
effect, and the chemicals released can cause us to feel sad
or depressed.
Causes Of Stress
There can be a variety of causes to stress and it all
depends on what is happening in our life, and how we deal
with it on a daily basis. For instance anyone working in a
high-paced job where they seem to be constantly annoyed and
frustrated are likely to feel a lot more negative stress
than someone doing a job they enjoy, and who can work at
their own pace.
It is also important to realize that there are a few
different specific definitions of stress, namely: survival
stress, internal stress, environmental stress, and then the
stress caused by fatigue and overwork.
Internal stress is the most commonly experienced form of
stress, and is one of the most important kinds of stress to
understand and manage. It basically occurs when people make
themselves ill by being stressed out, when they worry about
things that they cannot control or put themselves in
situations that they know are just going to end up causing
themselves even more stress.
Treatment
Regardless of how severe your stress is or how long you
have been trying to deal with it you should consult a
doctor as soon as you notice any symptoms you think may
have been caused by this stress. He, or she, will recommend
a course of treatment which may involve taking medicine.
However, if you would prefer to treat your stress using
more natural methods there are several helpful websites to
be found online.
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Peter Blake is an Englishman currently based in London, and
writes on family and lifestyle issues. Online professional
help can be found by going to these websites:
http://www.plrprocess.com
Blog: http://bezierbrit-stressmanagement.blogspot.com
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