Life is full of stress. People have a lot on their plates today. They are worried about their families, their jobs, their income, paying the bills, and the economy. They worry about the safety of their children and how they will pay for their children’s education. It is easy today to feel frazzled and overwhelmed. While some stress can typically be handled by most people, an overwhelming amount of stress can put your health into danger.
Stress is a physical response to particular events that cause you to feel threatened or upset your normal balance. The danger your body feels can be real or imagined, and it causes the stress response, or the “Fight or Flight” reaction. This is the body’s way of protecting you. When you are in an emergency situation, stress can save you. Examples include causing you to slam your brakes or giving you more strength so you can defend yourself against danger. Stress keeps you on your toes and sharpens your senses, but at a certain point, it can be damaging to your health, mood, productivity, relationships, and your overall quality of life.