Nobody has ever been exempted from stress. While it is usually viewed as a negative thing, a little bit of it actually makes us more alert, more focused, and more energetic. Thats what is known as good stress. Bad stress, on the other hand, is the more common type of stress. Either way, stress is never unavoidable. Because of this, it is treated by some as a normal part of our lives. But high stress levels leads to both physical and mental breakdowns. This is called chronic stress.
Since experiencing stress is generally considered normal what makes chronic stress any different? In order to answer this question we need to delve deep into the machinations of chronic stress. Chronic stress is defined as the brains continuous response to unpleasant events for a prolonged period over which an individual perceives it has no control.
This occurs when the body experiences so many internal or external stressors that the autonomic nervous system rarely has a chance to slow down and relax. It would be important to know at this point that all of us are built to handle acute stress, not chronic stress. While individual tolerance for stress can differ it is undeniable that all of us in one way or another will break down when faced with never ending bombardments of stress.
Symptoms between acute and chronic stress differ. The symptoms of chronic stress include, but are not limited to, headaches, backaches, sleeping problems, anxiety, depression, anger, weight loss or gain, and hypertension. Severe cases of chronic stress lead to panic attacks or panic disorders. It also plays a role in depression and contributes to cardiovascular diseases. Stress is also popularly known for making someone look older than they actually are.
Chronic stress basically develops from all the stress and stressors that we face everyday. Constant problems with the boss, colleagues, or with the workplace itself, family problems, financial problems, and whatnot lead to stress. If these problems go on for a long period of time, it results to chronic stress. The first step in handling stress is to identify each stressor so you can deal with them one by one.
Coping up with stress cannot be done without taking the time to understand it. If you suspect that you have chronic stress, seek help immediately. There are a large number of techniques out there to help you manage your stress levels. Stress management courses can be purchased online or you may enroll yourself somewhere. There are various methods ranging from activities that require practice, to no-brainers like laughing. A good start is learning to cope up with your own fast-paced life. Once you master that, you may find that you do not need to spend a dime in your efforts to beat stress. - 16890
Since experiencing stress is generally considered normal what makes chronic stress any different? In order to answer this question we need to delve deep into the machinations of chronic stress. Chronic stress is defined as the brains continuous response to unpleasant events for a prolonged period over which an individual perceives it has no control.
This occurs when the body experiences so many internal or external stressors that the autonomic nervous system rarely has a chance to slow down and relax. It would be important to know at this point that all of us are built to handle acute stress, not chronic stress. While individual tolerance for stress can differ it is undeniable that all of us in one way or another will break down when faced with never ending bombardments of stress.
Symptoms between acute and chronic stress differ. The symptoms of chronic stress include, but are not limited to, headaches, backaches, sleeping problems, anxiety, depression, anger, weight loss or gain, and hypertension. Severe cases of chronic stress lead to panic attacks or panic disorders. It also plays a role in depression and contributes to cardiovascular diseases. Stress is also popularly known for making someone look older than they actually are.
Chronic stress basically develops from all the stress and stressors that we face everyday. Constant problems with the boss, colleagues, or with the workplace itself, family problems, financial problems, and whatnot lead to stress. If these problems go on for a long period of time, it results to chronic stress. The first step in handling stress is to identify each stressor so you can deal with them one by one.
Coping up with stress cannot be done without taking the time to understand it. If you suspect that you have chronic stress, seek help immediately. There are a large number of techniques out there to help you manage your stress levels. Stress management courses can be purchased online or you may enroll yourself somewhere. There are various methods ranging from activities that require practice, to no-brainers like laughing. A good start is learning to cope up with your own fast-paced life. Once you master that, you may find that you do not need to spend a dime in your efforts to beat stress. - 16890
About the Author:
Eddy Kong, certified behavioral consultant (USA) used to be always under stress. Just 5 years ago, he was exposed to behavioral management and has discovered many techniques to manage stress effectively. For more detailed tips and advice on stress management, be sure to visit http://www.managingstresssecrets.com, and get your FREE 10-day mini-ecourse right now.
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