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Definition of stress and causes
A definition of stress
Physiology. a specific response by the body to a stimulus, as fear or pain, that disturbs or interferes with the normal physiological equilibrium of an organism.
Physical, mental, or emotional strain or tension: Worry over his job and his wife's health put him under a great stress.
Situation, occurrence, or factor causing this: The stress of being trapped in the elevator gave him a pounding headache.
Stress Causes
Stress is a very noticeable part society today. Most of the time it's not taken care of in the correct way for most people. There is so much discussion about stress and depression because there are more and more people that are faced with it or have problems associated with it.
There are many causes of stress and most of them are very well known while others aren't so well known. Many people have stress because they are tired from not getting enough sleep. When a person is not getting enough sleep, they get easily irritable and are not in the right state of mind. They may be an easier target for stress because their body and mind are so tired and rundown from lack of sleep.
There are other causes for stress as well. For many people work or work related problems can be a big stress. They may be working too many hours and aren't getting to spend as much time with their family as they'd like to.
In some cases, a boss may be too demanding or yell at you for no good reason. This is enough to make any person feel upset and depressed. If you have a long commute home from work and the stress of traffic is getting to you, this can cause some major problems. Road rage or anger towards other drivers on the road is a huge problem for some people. This is a definite cause of too much stress.
Another reason for stress is being fired or laid off. If a person is having trouble at work, or have lost their job, they are going to find themselves with feelings of depression and anxiety. That's entirely normal but it's also something that needs to be addressed so the stress doesn't get worse.
If someone is worried about money, they may be more inclined to have stress in their life. When a person is worried they can't pay their bills or if they aren't making enough money, they'll start to feel depressed from all the worrying. This can also cause relationship problems at home. If a family is having money problems, it may start to affect the way a husband and wife get along and can lead to separation or divorce.
Another huge cause of stress is having problems with a family member or relative. This is something that can be avoided if you are willing to confront the situation head on. This can sometimes solve the problem and make it less stressful.
Stress is very common and it is found in just about everyone. It can be hard to deal with but working through it can be a good way to eliminate it help the person live a happier and healthier life.
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