How To Spot The Effects Of Stress
Aug 29th, 2008 by tkhuna
The problem with stress is that for many they simply do not see it coming on the one hand , and on the other they will not admit it just in case it is seen as a sign of weakness from there peers.
Stress can be absolutely devastating in extreme cases not only for the person suffering with the problem but also for those around them.
So, first thing on the agenda is being able to recognise the warning signs and the onset of stress in the first place.
The effects of stress on the body can be subtle, but over the long run they are deadly. The short-term effects of stress on the human body are well known, for example When we are under stress or in a stressful situation (which will vary from person to person), we tend to have increased heart rat.
In isolation this is not always a problem and can be healthy as our body prepares for what is coming , but if you have a known or unknown heart condition then this can be damaging to your health.
Also our thoughts race, we tense our muscles, and of course the adrenaline kicks in.
In extreme stress, we can also get extremely agitated and find it difficult to maintain composure, also we may also star to breathe much deeper and faster than normal.
Stress is basically the human bodies fight or flight mechanism kicking in. The effects of stress on the mind are similarly well-known. We can get paranoid, frightened, aggressive, or hyperactive.
It varies considerably from person to person, but it is quite easy to tell when you or someone you know is under an immediate stress.
Simply being aware will enable to cope with stress is a more controlled fashion, make sure you control it and it doesn’t control you.























