Health Problems linked to stress
Stress affects us all. You may notice symptoms of stress when disciplining your kids, during busy times at work, when managing your finances, or when coping with a challenging relationship. Stress is everywhere. And while a little stress is OK -- some stress is actually beneficial -- too much stress can wear you down and make you sick, both mentally and physically.
The first step to controlling stress is to know the symptoms of stress. But recognizing stress symptoms may be harder than you think. Most of us are so used to being stressed, we often don't know we are stressed until we are at the breaking point.
What Is Stress?
Stress is the body's reaction to harmful situations -- whether they’re real or perceived. When you feel threatened, a chemical reaction occurs in your body that allows you to act in a way to prevent injury. This reaction is known as "fight-or-flight,” or the stress response. During stress response, your heart rate increases, breathing quickens, muscles tighten, and blood pressure rises. You’ve gotten ready to act. It is how you protect yourself.
Assignment Details
Post-traumatic stress disorder has often been cited as the clearest indication that the stress condition causes disease. Identify three (3) other health problems cited in the literature that are linked to stress, and for each prepare a 1-paragraph description of the evidence supporting this contention. Then provide a 1-paragraph assessment as to whether you agree or disagree with the strength of the linkage between stress and the diseases cited
