Different Types of Stress

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Different Types of Stress What is stress? Stress is a specific response by the body to a stimulus, as fear or pain that disturbs or interferes with the normal physiological equilibrium of an organism. People stress for many different reasons. The three most common different types of stress are acute stress, posttraumatic stress, and chronic stress. Acute Stress is an anxiety disorder characterized by a cluster of dissociative and anxiety symptoms occurring within one month of a traumatic event. Particularly during an episode of acute stress two main stress hormones are then released into the body. The first kind is adrenaline, increasing the heart rate and elevating blood pressure and increasing energy. The second kind is cortisol, increasing glucose levels in the blood stream and enhancing the use of glucose in the brain. Once the body has burned off the extra glucose, stress decreases and a physical crash begins to take effect. Most of all, this kind of stress can consist of various types of physical symptoms. The first type is emotional distress. The second type is muscular aches and pains. The third type is stomach and bowel problems. Above all, situations of acute stress can lead to hypertension, migraines, chest pains, decreased libido, and rapid heart beat. Posttraumatic Stress is a trauma based anxiety disorder characterized by flash backs, avoidance of stimuli associated with the traumatic event, and chronic arousal symptoms lasting longer than one month. Most importantly, psychological problems can occur in anyone who has experienced a traumatic episode, such as a physical attack, rape, or a natural disaster. One problem experienced is vivid hallucinations of the event. Another problem experienced is insomnia causing difficulty concentrating. Posttraumatic stress has affected a vast majority of War Veterans. Particularly Veterans that have suffered
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