Types of Stress
We've all heard of stress and we've all experienced it. But did you know that there are 4 different types of stress?
Here are the 4 Types of Stress...
Positive Stress - this is the reaction to being excited or nervous about something. Symptoms could be adrenaline or excitement.
Acute Stress - this is a reaction to a one-time trigger. It's something that may come on suddenly and then dissipate. Symptoms can be anxiety or irritability.
Chronic Stress - this is exactly as it sounds. It's a response to an ongoing trigger, it's something that will not go away quickly.
Symptoms of anxiety and depression can cause chronic stress.Episodic Stress - this is a response to a stimulus that someone experiences frequently in certain situations, like being in crowded spaces. Symptoms could be panic attacks.
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