What Are The Mental Effects Of Stress?
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Stress is one of the biggest threats to the happiness of any individual. Stress is your body’s reaction to a change that requires a physical, mental or emotional adjustment or response. It can come from any situation or thought that makes you feel frustrated, angry, nervous, or anxious. An existing stress-causing factor or “stressor” leads to the development of stress.
- Chronic stress or persistent stress. It leads to illness and mental disorder.
- Eustress or positive stress. This is the unconventional form of stress and leads to improved long-term functioning.
- Workplace stress or stress caused due to your job.
There are 3 types of stress.
As far as your mind is concerned, your stress can mold it the way you perceive it to be. If you think of stress as a morale boost, then it’s definitely good for you. But unfortunately, most people go the other way round. That’s where the problem begins, which then prevails forever and can eventually hamper your life. Stress has hordes of ill effects. Most of the times, it leads to illness, physical and mental imbalance and may even make you prone to suicidal thoughts. Thus, it can pose a huge threat to your inner self.
If we have to talk about the up sides of stress, then we do have some of its merits to share. It isn’t always bad. In small doses, it can help you perform under pressure and motivate you to do your best. In emergency situations, stress can save your life, giving you extra strength to defend yourself. For example, it is stress which urges you to slam on the brakes of your car to avoid an accident.
Stress can prove to be a boon or a bane depending on how you see the situation, when a problem arises. When faced with a stressful situation, you should be confident and take hold of the situation. You should keep your cool, hold your nerves, have full faith upon yourself and ultimately win the battle.
