Types of stress in psychology

Jump to section The extent to which stress impacts our lives is hard to fathom. This is more true than ever in the face of the Although You may think of stress as simply a feeling of being overwhelmed. But there are different types of stress, each with its own physical and mental consequences. Effective stress management begins with recognizing the specific types of stress affecting you. Let’s explore the different types of stress, their causes, and what you can do to fight them. What is stress? Stress is our psychological and physiological reaction to an event or condition that is considered a threat or challenge. Stress That said, under normal circumstances, our While small amounts of The hormonal shifts behind stress Whenever you experience something stressful, like when a car cuts you off on the highway, your hypothalamus (a tiny region at the base of your brain) kicks off your stress response. Your stress response is basically an advanced, complex alarm system that sends a series of signals to the adrenal glands. From there, your body will release various stress hormones to help prepare your body for a According to the American Psychological Association (APA), the Adrenaline, one of the other main stress hormones, makes it easier for your muscles to use the increased levels of glucose in your bloodstream provided by cortisol. Together, these two hormones are very helpful during stressful times. However, triggering the release of stress hormones too often can have nega...

1 shares • Share • Tweet • Pin When we hear the word Before answering that question, let us define stress first. Although it may sound simple (because you hear it every day), stress is actually stemming from the complicated biological and What is stress? In a stressful situation, a body prepares for it by releasing a considerable amount of stress hormones (e.g. cortisol). These hormones cause the body and mind more alert and vigilant. As soon as a stressful situation subsides, stress will also diminish. Is stress really bad? As mentioned, stress is not always damaging to the body. In fact, stress helps you survive in a challenging and even in a threatening situation. It motivates you to beat the deadline. As a result, you were able to finish the assigned task. Although stress is beneficial in some instances, it should be temporary. After a frightening situation, the biological process must return to a normal state. The blood pressure and heart rate must return to normal. You should be able to relax and gain a peaceful sleep. But this is not always the case. Not all people were able to return to their normal biological and mental state. In fact, many people who experienced a traumatic event started to develop more serious psychological problems caused by prolonged stress. The inability to cope with stress may result in a more serious problem. When the stress hormones remain high in the body even after a threatening experience, a person may develop PTSD. Types of stress Ther...