Stress is a feeling of physical or emotional tension. It can come from any situation or thought that makes you feel frustrated, angry or nervous. Stress is your body's reaction to a challenge or demand.
Physical manifestations
How to combat stress?
Dangers or risks of stress
Psychological manifestations
Types of stress
Emotional manifestations
Stress can be positive or negative
Positive stress is that which stimulates us to face problems. It allows us to be creative, take the initiative and respond effectively to situations that require it.
Negative stress is the one we should avoid as much as possible. We know it as stress in everyday life and it is associated with all those negative situations and poor performance.
Acute stress. This is short-term stress that goes away quickly. You may feel it when you slam on the brakes, fight with your partner, or ski down a slope. This helps you control dangerous situations. It also occurs when you do something new or exciting. Everyone feels acute stress at one time or another.
Chronic stress: it is suffered for a longer period of time than acute stress. This time can vary from several weeks to months. People suffering from this type of stress can become so accustomed to the activating situation that they may not even realize they are experiencing it and end up suffering from health problems.
Feelings of lack of control
Frequent forgetfulness
Mental blocks
Inability to concentrate
Anxiety
Sadness or depression
Lack of motivation or focus
Restlessness
Diarrhea or constipation.
Headaches
Sleep problems
Change in sexual desire
Arterial hypertension
Heart failure
Diabetes
Obesity
Skin problems, such as acne or eczema
Weakened immune system
Increased "bad" cholesterol
Premature aging
Physical exercise. Eating a balanced diet. Getting enough sleep. Attend psychotherapy. Maintain a positive attitude.