Wednesday, January 23, 2008

Stress

What is stress? defination of stress in dictionary is tension: (psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense; "he suffered from fatigue and emotional tension"; "stress is a vasoconstrictor" ,(physics) force that produces strain on a physical body; "the intensity of stress is expressed in units of force divided by units of area"
Signs and symptoms of stress
To get a handle on stress, you first need to learn how to recognize it in yourself. Stress affects the mind, body, and behavior in many ways— all directly tied to the physiological changes of the fight-or-flight response. The specific signs and symptoms of stress vary widely from person to person. Some people primarily experience physical symptoms, such as low back pain, stomach problems, and skin outbreaks. In others, the stress pattern centers around emotional symptoms, such as crying jags or hypersensitivity. For still others, changes in the way they think or behave predominates.


Refers to http://www.helpguide.org/mental/stress_signs.htm

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