We may not perceive getting caught in traffic, being late for work, or being a caregiver as threatening, but the body does. This means stress reactions occur in some form, for most of us, a great deal of the time and as emotional trauma is included in the mix one question to ask is, what’s the difference between stress and trauma?
Let’s take relationship breakdown as an example. Most people would agree that such an event is a distressing and highly stressful experience, but for some the...
Anger can be a difficult and powerful emotion. I am not entirely comfortable with anger and sometimes still feel like pushing it... Read more »
In the work that I do in an oncologist’s office, the nursing staff helps me screen new patients with a very short symptom checklist that... Read more »
If you are suffering through the distress of an illness or its treatment, and your suffering has escalated to unmanageable levels, what do... Read more »
As I pointed out in my last SharePost, much of the early distress experienced by most individuals diagnosed with a serious or life... Read more »
Stress is the feeling you get when you don’t think you have the tools, resources or emotional fortitude to get through your current... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
In prehistoric times, the physical changes in response to stress were an essential adaptation for meeting natural threats. Even in the modern world,... Read more »
Stress can wreck havoc on your health. And if you have asthma, you no doubt know that stress can cause asthma symptoms. The signs and symptoms of... Read more »
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