by Journey | Dec 9, 2021 | Calm, Well-Being
Many people can find themselves experiencing stress most, if not all, of the time. When acute stress does not end, it turns into chronic stress. Your body was designed to only experience stress during short periods of time when it is facing a specific threat, like a...
by Journey | Dec 9, 2021 | Calm, Well-Being
Acute Stress Acute stress is the fight or flight reaction that occurs in response to a specific, identifiable stressor. Acute stress goes away when the stressor goes away. For example, you may be stressed when riding a roller coaster, but once you get off the roller...
by Journey | Dec 9, 2021 | Calm, Well-Being
Stress – Good or Bad? While stress is often viewed as bad for you, stress is often useful in many situations. Everyone experiences stress. By reacting to important situations with stress, your body enables you to be alert and ready to respond. For example, the...
by Journey | Dec 9, 2021 | Calm, Well-Being
Stress & the Body The hormones from the sympathetic nervous system prepare your body for action. First, your heart starts beating faster, causing your blood pressure to rise. Then, you start breathing more rapidly to take in more oxygen. Sugar rushes from storage...
by Journey | Dec 9, 2021 | Calm, Well-Being
Stress and the mind The stress reaction starts in the area of your brain called the amygdala, which sends signals to other areas of the brain to activate the sympathetic nervous system. This system triggers epinephrine (adrenaline) and cortisol – the stress...
by Journey | Dec 9, 2021 | Calm, Well-Being
What is stress? Stress is a fundamentally biological reaction to any change that requires an adjustment or a response. It’s commonly known as the “fight or flight response.” Imagine being a prehistoric human taking a walk through the grassy plains....
