An Introduction to Stress
In technical terms stress is a disruption of homeostasis, triggered by either real or perceived physical or psychological stimuli. Simply put an action or thought that disrupts normal balance.
In technical terms stress is a disruption of homeostasis, triggered by either real or perceived physical or psychological stimuli. Simply put an action or thought that disrupts normal balance. Stress is a term that is used often to describe many feelings or emotions. Anxiety, depression, distress, fear, and exhaustion are just some of these and are all
feelings that can be described as stress. Stress is something that occurs all the time and affects everyone one way or another at least some of the time. Stress can be a good thing. It can be a source of motivation to help get something done or help one to react quickly to a potentially dangerous situation. The body reacts to stress by releasing more of the hormones cortisol and epinephrine. This stimulates the sympathetic nervous response or the commonly referred to flight or fight response. In some instances this is useful, however if prolonged for too long or occurring too often, it can have negative effects on the body.
Stress that enhances physical or mental function, such as a challenging assignment that you need to complete, winning a race, or upcoming family events such as holidays or a major life event that is positive is referred to as eustress. This is helpful and often rewarding stress. Stress caused by adverse events or negative feelings of suffering
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 | or feeling like in harms way or under threat of being harmed is called distress. Both positive and negative stressors can lead to stress. These stressors can be physical or psychological. They themselves may not be the exact cause of stress as stress is more of a personal interpretation as far as adaptation resulting from personal experiences and the difference between what one might accept and what is expected. One may have preconceived notions on how things are supposed to be and a variance can cause one stress. Many people often internalize events that occur even if they are not personally affected.
Today's Stress Cure FactWorkplace StressThe human body can adequately experience stress and react to it. Stress can be a positive thing, however too much stress or prolonged stress has negative effects on the body.
Acute stress is the body's reaction to an immediate threat, whether it be real or perceived. This reaction is often referred to as the fight or flight response. Stressors such as physical or emotional trauma, or environmental factors such as noise, light and crowds can cause acute stress. These and other stressors activate the part of the brain called the hypothalamic pituitary adrenal axis. This triggers the production and release of steroid hormones, particularly the primary stress hormone cortisol.
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There are many factors that contribute to stress. Contributors to stress or stressors range from environmental factors like noise and light to world events such as war and natural disasters. Relationship troubles, work and school and lifestyle choices can all lead to stress. Major life events or changes to ones life are the leading causes of stress as they are the most demanding on personal resources. Such changes include marriage or divorce, pregnancy or the death of a loved one, moving to a new location, changing jobs, etc. Stress can result from feelings or thoughts that one has. What one considers stressful, another may not, and this is why stress is highly individual and personal in nature. Everyone has differing opinions, different ideas about the way things are or are supposed to be and various methods of coping.
Stress affects behavior, the mind and body in many different ways. There are symptoms of stress which like stress itself may vary from person to person in how they are observed or recognized. No matter whom you are too much stress can cause harm both emotionally and physically. Natural Stress Cures for Today
11/06/2008
The Three Rivers Film Festival (Pittsburgh City Paper)
The 27th annual Three Rivers Film Festival, presented by Pittsburgh Filmmakers, runs from Fri., Nov. 7, through Nov. 22. The program of more than 40 films includes foreign-language works, American independents, documentaries, shorts, local works and experimental cinema, as well as a sidebar of five... By CP Staff.
The Three Rivers Film Festival (Pittsburgh City Paper)
11/18/2008
News & Star (The News and Star)
I’ve got all I need to have a pain free childbirth... Childbirth can be daunting if you are experiencing it for the first time but Janine Whitfield is not concerned. She is putting all her faith in the contents of small bottles she says will help her have a healthy pregnancy and birth.
News & Star (The News and Star)
11/17/2008
Babsy: "how dare you be so (New Matilda)
Babsy: "how dare you be so condescending in your advice to Familypreservation … "counselling for your pain and bitterness." What would you know of such pain? To ridicule a mother’s pain and trivialise her feelings in such a smug manner is beneath contempt!" Your anger is misplaced - it is quite clear I feel that Rogue Queen was genuinely concerned. Babsy: "Can you honestly state just how ...
Babsy: "how dare you be so (New Matilda)
11/14/2008
This week is a good time to look around and Imagine (Stratford City Gazette)
Stephanie Martin-Smith Soul Purpose Remembrance Day has come and gone again, and it makes me wonder in our ever-changing world if the more things change the more they stay the same?
This week is a good time to look around and Imagine (Stratford City Gazette)
11/13/2008
Briefly in Tompkins (The Ithaca Journal)
The NY-Penn Blood Service, the blood collection headquarters for Tompkins County, reports an acute blood shortage in our region.
Briefly in Tompkins (The Ithaca Journal)
11/06/2008
The Three Rivers Film Festival (Pittsburgh City Paper)
The 27th annual Three Rivers Film Festival, presented by Pittsburgh Filmmakers, runs from Fri., Nov. 7, through Nov. 22. The program of more than 40 films includes foreign-language works, American independents, documentaries, shorts, local works and experimental cinema, as well as a sidebar of five... By CP Staff.
The Three Rivers Film Festival (Pittsburgh City Paper)
11/17/2008
Babsy: "how dare you be so (New Matilda)
Babsy: "how dare you be so condescending in your advice to Familypreservation … "counselling for your pain and bitterness." What would you know of such pain? To ridicule a mother’s pain and trivialise her feelings in such a smug manner is beneath contempt!" Your anger is misplaced - it is quite clear I feel that Rogue Queen was genuinely concerned. Babsy: "Can you honestly state just how ...
Babsy: "how dare you be so (New Matilda)
11/15/2008
Volunteer opportunities (Savannah Morning News)
Junior League of Savannah
Volunteer opportunities (Savannah Morning News)
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