The Types Of Stress
Stress is also defined as short-term and long-term stress. Acute or short-terms stress can be something that is an immediate threat. The body prepares for a flight or fight response. Chronic or long-term stress can be any event that is on going. Sudden noise, crowds, being alone, danger, hunger, and being physically sick may cause acute stress.
Chronic stress may involve a poor working condition, on going family problems, isolation, and long term financial problems.
How does stress affect us? Stress may touch every part of our daily lives. Stress can make us overeat, not eat enough, cause us to not sleep or want to sleep all the time. Stress may cause physical problems such as high blood pressure, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, and headaches.
