There are a few different types of stresses...
Eustress: This is the type of stress that keeps us full of energy and excited. It is often associated with adrenaline. (Ex. skydiving from an airplane, running a race, etc.)
Episodic Acute Stress: Where we are often stressed by little events; Stress that we could otherwise go without. This can be related to the typical "Drama-Queen", who will strive to make big deals out of small problems.
Chronic Stress: Chronic roots to the word "Chronos"; which means "time". This type of stress will seem like it is never ending, we will find ourselves unable to escape from the problems we are in. (Ex. Divorce, Low-paying job).
Understanding Bodily Effects
Stress creates an interesting and rather curious reaction in our body. Stress will actually trigger our body's reaction to danger or a threat, which is also known as the fight-or-flight response. When this is triggered, certain hormones are released into our body, giving us a burst of energy or strength. Originally, this response would be triggered to enable us to fight or run away during danger. However, it is now being activated in situations where a burst of energy or strength is not required. (Ex. Waiting in traffic). When the precieved threat is gone, our bodies are expected to return to their normal state, but in our states of chronic stress, it can cause damage to the body.
When Chronic stress and an overactive nervous system are combined together, we begin to see physical symptoms. The first symptoms are manageable, such as headaches or a decrease in our immune system strength.
It is important for us to notice these symptoms, as they can lead to bigger problems with our health. If left untreated and unnoticed, stress can lead to...
- Depression
- Diabetes
- Hair loss
- Heart disease
- Obesity
- Obsessive compulsive or anxiety disorder
- Sexual dysfunction
- Tooth and Gum disease
- Ulcers
Learn more about Stress and its Affect on our Health
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