We all experience stress, but what is stress? Stress is the reaction to a person’s inability to cope with certain tense event or situation. The experience of stress is physiological and can place a demand on the body where you must adapt, cope or adjust. Stress can be healthy. Healthy stress is called eustress, positive stress that is noted by its ability to motivate, focus energy. It is short-term and perceived as within our coping abilities. It feels exciting and improves performance.
Stress is negative when it is intense and prolonged. This type of stress overwhelms the body creating serious health issues including ::
Mental health problems, such as depression, anxiety, and personality disorders
Cardiovascular disease, including heart disease, high blood pressure, abnormal heart rhythms, heart attacks, and stroke
Obesity and other eating disorders
Menstrual problems
Sexual dysfunction, such as impotence and premature ejaculation in men and loss of sexual desire in both men and women
Skin and hair problems, such as acne, psoriasis, and eczema, and permanent hair loss
Gastrointestinal problems, such as GERD, gastritis, ulcerative colitis, and irritable colon