| Stress is an unavoidable aspect of everyday life. | | | | chronic stress is long lasting. This type of stress can |
| Every person suffers from one form of stress or | | | | continue affecting lives for weeks, months, even years. |
| another at some point in their lives. The word "stress" | | | | People suffering from chronic stress think negatively |
| is often associated with bad feelings, depression and | | | | about almost everything. They often believe that |
| fatigue. What many are not aware of is that there are | | | | disaster waits around every corner. Nothing good ever |
| good forms of stress, as well as bad. Stress can | | | | lasts very long and there seems to be no end in sight |
| make one more productive, or it can cause | | | | for the bad. Individuals suffering from chronic stress |
| sleeplessness, irritability and anxiety. | | | | often lose hope and stop trying to find a solution for |
| Eustress is the kind of stress felt before a big event, | | | | their problem. |
| after winning a trophy, or in anticipation of a big | | | | Individuals suffering from chronic stress often learn to |
| promotion. This type of stress never lasts long, but the | | | | live with it. They get used to feeling horrible all the time. |
| effects of this type of stress are positive rather than | | | | Chronic stress becomes almost comfortable and |
| negative. Eustress gives us strength when we need it | | | | sometimes unnoticeable. Chronic stress, if not properly |
| most. Most people do not regard that anxious | | | | treated, can become fatal. Health risks caused from |
| anticipation as a form of "stress", but that is exactly | | | | chronic stress include heart attack, stroke and maybe |
| what it is. Eustress is a positive stress. It gives us | | | | even cancer. Some people suffering from chronic |
| strength, motivation and inspiration. | | | | stress resort to taking their own lives. Often, in order |
| The most common form of stress is called acute | | | | for the symptoms of chronic stress to be controlled, |
| stress. In moderation, this form of stress can be | | | | medical treatment is needed, as well as psychiatric |
| exciting. Many people feel this type of stress before | | | | treatment. |
| an important event. However, too much of this stress | | | | Sometimes stress can be decreased by making |
| can be exhausting. This stress is brought on by the | | | | simple changes in our everyday lives. Other times, |
| pressure of everyday life, be it a report to do in a | | | | extensive psychotherapy is necessary to treat the |
| short time, or an exciting event just past. Too much of | | | | symptoms. Set back some "alone time" to unwind. |
| this type of stress can cause very discomforting | | | | Read a book, listen to music, or just take some deep, |
| symptoms, such as tension headaches, nausea, | | | | soothing breaths every day. Many people have found |
| anxiety, irritability and depression. Most people can | | | | that setting aside time for themselves has increased |
| recognize these symptoms of stress by just taking the | | | | the overall quality of life. Try to get seven to nine hours |
| time to look at how hectic their life has been lately. | | | | of sleep each night to allow your body to recuperate |
| This type of stress is easily manageable and usually | | | | after a busy day. Eat a healthy, balanced diet and be |
| results in no serious long-term affects. | | | | sure to get enough exercise. This will give you more |
| Chronic stress is possibly the most dangerous type of | | | | energy and help heighten your mood. If you feel that |
| stress, along with post-traumatic stress disorder. | | | | changing your lifestyle will not suffice and that you |
| Chronic stress is also a common illness and is often | | | | need more help, talk to a health professional. |
| crippling to the mind and body. Unlike acute stress, | | | | |