Stress
What is it and Why?
What is Acute Stress?
Michel de Montaigne said, “my life is full of terrible misfortune; most of which has never happened”
Acute Stress in Emergency Situations
Chesley Sullenberger
Chesley Sullenberger
“I never knew in 42 years that there would be 208 seconds on which my entire career would be judged,”
How can Stress affect you?
Stress related Illnesses
One major one is Coronary Heart Disease. This is when vessels in your body that supply the heart with nourishment get clogged up. Over time this begins to cause chest pain and even in severe cases, Death.
Obesity and Diabetes are also major factors when a person becomes stressed. Many people eat when they are stressed because it makes them feel somewhat better. But as time goes on and they keep eating, it eventually begins to take a toll on their health.
Depression and Anxiety are very similar to Obesity and Diabetes because they are close in relation. Depression and Anxiety are often brought on by stress because of the constant worry. Both Depression and Anxiety can be brought on by coping with stress in the wrong ways.
Want to learn more about Stress?
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