What are the different forms of stress?
First, what is stress?
Stress is a set of psychological and physical reactions emitted by the body when faced with a difficult situation that requires adaptation.
It is a normal response to the constraints and aggressions suffered every day in daily life such as a conflict, speaking in front of an audience, an exam, an illness, a marriage, a move or even an accident.
Stress can affect anyone for a short period of time. When it persists over time, it is called “chronic” stress.
The symptoms of stress are numerous: muscle pain, palpitations, tremors, a feeling of suffocation in the chest, digestive problems, sleep disorders, loss of appetite, migraines, dizziness and even fatigue.
When we face a stressful situation, a physiological process consisting of 3 phases is triggered.
The three phases of stress
Alarm phase
During this phase, the body will react to the attack and generate adrenaline to prepare the body to respond to stress. The symptoms felt are muscle tension, increased blood pressure, and increased heart rate and breathing.
Muscle power, five senses and reflexes are heightened, allowing you to decide whether to face the stressful situation or flee.
Resistance phase
During the resistance phase, many hormones are released and provide the body and brain with sufficient energy to resist the stressful situation. They encourage you to act in the best way to effectively combat stress.
When stress disappears, the body returns to its natural metabolism.
Exhaustion phase
If the stressful situation continues, the exhaustion phase kicks in. The body becomes increasingly weak and produces too many hormones, which leads to excessive energy expenditure.
Symptoms can be physical (sleep disorders, digestive disorders, headaches, etc.), mental (anxiety, nervousness, irritability, etc.) and behavioral (absenteeism, isolation, high consumption of substances that are unhealthy such as tobacco, alcohol and sugary products, etc.).
Over a long period of time, continued stress can lead to depression and affect the nerves .
The different forms of stress
There are different forms of stress, which are distinguished mainly by their frequency and intensity.
Acute stress
Acute stress is triggered when a person experiences an unusual and destabilizing event such as a physical assault, an argument, the birth of a child, a natural disaster, a job loss or even a divorce.
It therefore occurs occasionally and helps the body to react better to stress.
The symptoms associated with this type of stress do not last long and disappear once the stressful situation is over. Most often, they are digestive problems, a distracted state, agitation, euphoria or sadness.
To cope with this stress, taking natural food supplements based on plants and vitamins can be very effective.
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Secondary trauma
This is acute stress that resurfaces several times. It concerns people who are confronted with human suffering or distress. These are often those who have a job requiring them to rub shoulders with sick individuals, victims or even murderers.
This type of stress can lead to psychological problems such as severe anxiety or depression, reduced self-confidence, feelings of insecurity, isolation or paranoia.
Chronic stress
Chronic stress is a brain response to destabilizing events over a prolonged period of time. It is associated with the exhaustion phase.
Chronic stress is dangerous for health because it can promote the development of certain pathologies such as cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, type 2 diabetes, musculoskeletal disorders or even depression.
If it becomes unmanageable, this type of stress can severely affect daily life and lead to suicide.
Burnout
This is professional burnout. It can be caused by work overload, conflict between colleagues or with a superior, lack of recognition, poor communication or lack of social support.
Typically, individuals who suffer from burnout suffer from chronic stress.
Work-related stress causes discomfort, suffering, isolation, depression and harmful addictions.
In case of chronic stress or burnout, it is advisable to consult a doctor or psychiatrist who will assess the situation and find an appropriate treatment.
CBD against stress
CBD is a molecule derived from hemp that can be very effective against stress and sleep disorders . It can be consumed in many forms.
