Meaning of Stress

Stress is a feeling that's created when we react to particular events. It's the body's way of rising to a challenge and preparing to meet a tough situation with focus, strength, stamina, and heightened alertness. The human body responds to stressors by activating the nervous system and specific hormones. Stress is usually a condition of uncertainty and feelings of having no control or of having a lack of control over a situation. It can also be a fear of the unknown. Stress is not viewed or interpreted by everyone the same way, nor is it handled by everyone in the same way. Further mores tress is recognized, there is then a need to discover its cause or causes. Stress can show itself in many ways from being anxious, to being upset or even feeling ill. Too often the cause of stress is not apparent. Beside that, two types of stress, positive and negative. Negative stress, also referred to as distress is that stress you want to avoid if at all possible. Positive stress on the other hand can be beneficial. A certain amount of stress is needed to be productive and active. Everyone needs a certain amount of positive stress to function in everyday life.