Stress or Anxiety

Contrary to popular belief, there is a difference between stress and anxiety. Stress comes from the pressures we feel in life, as we are pushed by work or any other task that puts undue pressure on our minds and body, adrenaline is released, extended stay of the hormone causes depression, a rise in the blood pressure and other negative changes and effects.

Anxiety is one of these negative effects. With anxiety, fear overtakes all other emotions, causing a person to become reclusive. Other symptoms may include a pain in the chest, shortness of breath, and dizzyness.

Stress is caused by an existing stress-causing factor or stressor. Anxiety is the feeling of stress that continues once the source of the stress is removed. Stress can come from any situation or thought that makes you feel frustrated, angry, nervous, or even anxious. What is stressful to one person is not necessarily stressful to another.

Anxiety is an intense feeling of fear and can lead to a feeling of impending doom. What causes this sense of uneasiness is not always recognizable, which adds to your feeling of distress.

Stress is the way our bodies and minds react to something which upsets our normal balance in life; an example of stress is the response we feel when we are frightened or threatened. Some people are more susceptible than others to stress; for some, even ordinary daily decisions seem insurmountable. Deciding what to have for breakfast or what to purchase at the store can be a monumental dilemma for them. On the other hand, there are those people, who seem to thrive under stress by becoming highly productive being driven by the force of pressure.

Anxiety, on the other hand, is a feeling of unease. Everyone has experienced it when in a stressful situation, Taking a test and having a job interview are examples. It is normal to feel anxious when facing something difficult or dangerous and mild anxiety can be a positive and useful experience. However, for many people, anxiety interferes with normal life. Excessive anxiety can lead to other pyschiatric conditions, one of which is depression. Anxiety is considered abnormal when it is very prolonged or severe, it happens in the absence of a stressful event, or it is interfering with everyday activities such as going to work.

 

 

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