Stress: Causes and Effects

Stress is an ongoing dilemma that occurs in each and everyone's life. It is a factor that is undoubtedly a part of daily living. Due to the trivial problems that occur in people's daily lives massive amounts of stress can arise. People perceive and manage stress in many different ways. Stress is a necessary thing in human beings’ lives because stress adds flavour, challenge and opportunity to our world. The causes and effects of stress are numerous and one's ability to manage stress is vital in maintaining healthy living. Stress can be defined as an unpleasant state of emotional and physiological duress that people experience in situations that they perceive as uncomfortable, dangerous, or threatening to their wellbeing. Stress is a universal feeling everyone has, but the word “stress” means different things to different people. Some people define stress as events or situations that cause them to feel tension, pressure or negative emotions such as anxiety or anger. Other people may view stress as a process involving a person's interpretation and response to a threatening event. In any case, stress has many facets of how one perceives and responds to the certain predicament that is ailing them. Any event, thought, or situation that cause stress is called a stressor. Modern life exposes people to many stressors. Some physical stressors may include natural disasters, illnesses, and even noise. More emotional stressors can include certain life experiences, such as death of a loved one or a divorce. Day-to-day problems such as taking tests, feeling rushed, and writing papers can also be stressful situations to people. Stress affects the body in many different ways. Many doctors estimate that stress is involved in more than half of all illnesses. Stress may cause or prolong an illness or increase its severity. Epinephrine is a hormone that is released during a stress reaction that effect organs throughout the body. As a result of the hormones being secreted in the