The American Psychological Association (2021) defines stress as “the physiological or psychological response to internal or external stressors. Stress involves changes affecting nearly every system of the body, influencing how people feel and behave. For example, it may be manifested by palpitations, sweating, dry mouth, shortness of breath, fidgeting, accelerated speech, augmentation of negative emotions (if already being experienced), and longer duration of stress fatigue”.
We all suffer some stress and anxiety in our lives. It is completely normal and is our body’s way of motivating us to keep doing the things we love and working towards our goals. Stress may affect us in many forms such as, emotional, mental, or physical. Chronic stress can cause maladaptive behaviors and may inhibit you from completing your daily task and important goals. Learning healthy coping mechanisms can assist you to live better.
With treatment, people can learn to relieve their stress and live more enjoyable lives.
