Stress
Stress is a natural human response to challenges or threats in life. It can be a
feeling of mental tension or physical strain.
Stress can be defined as a state of worry or mental tension caused by a difficult
situation. Stress is a natural human response that prompts us to address challenges
and threats in our lives.
Simply, Stress is a feeling of emotional or physical tension
According to S. Palmer, Stress is the psychological, physiological and behavioral
response by an individual when they perceive a lack of equilibrium between the
demands placed upon them and their ability to meet those demands, which, over a
period of time, leads to ill-health.
Types of Stress
1. Mental Stress
Mental stress is very basic of all symptoms and indications of stress. Cognitive
thinking is affected by mental stress. Mental stress is a disturbance or disruption of
a logical and rational way of thinking. A person who is mentally stressed cannot
think properly and is not able to gain concentration.
2. Emotional Stress
Emotional stress is the product of mental pressure and tension. The emotional
symptoms manifest according to the mental symptoms. Emotional stress is also
manifested through nervousness and feeling of loneliness.
3. Physical Stress
Mental and emotional symptoms directly affect the physical aspect of a person.
Physical stress related to the physical reaction or response of the body to the causes
,of stress and other symptoms. The different body systems and functions,
particularly the nervous and cardiovascular are affected.
4. Eustress
Eustress can promote feelings of energy, focus, excitement or fulfillment. It is
typically caused by positive experiences, such as starting a new job or getting
married. Eustress can produce positive effects, such as building mental resilience
and even building physical strength. Fortunately this type of stress is not long
lasting.
5. Distress
It is a negative stress that causes feelings of worry, fear or anxiety. Distress is
typically caused by negative experiences and situations, such as losing a job or
when a family member is diagnosed with an illness. Distress can cause physical
symptoms such as chest pain, headaches, digestive issues, or insomnia.
6. Acute Stress
Acute stress is the type of stress that comes immediately with a change of routine.
It is an intense type of stress, but it passes quickly.
Examples of acute stress would be any stress you suffer from for a short period of
time like a traffic jam, an argument with your spouse
7. Chronic Stress
Chronic stress will occur if there is a constant change of routine for week after
week. Chronic stress affects the body for a long period of time. This is the type of
stress experienced by someone who constantly faces moves or job changes.
8. Hyper Stress
Hyper stress occurs when an individual is pushed beyond what he or she can
handle. Hyper stress results from being overloaded or overworked. When someone
is hyper stressed, even little things can trigger a strong emotional response.
9. Hypo Stress : Hypo stress is the opposite of hyper stress. Hypo stress occurs
when a person has nothing to do with his time and feels constantly bored and
, unmotivated. A factory worker who performs repetitive tasks might
experience hypo stress.
Job Stress
Job stress is a harmful physical and emotional response that occurs when
job demands don't match a worker's capabilities. It can lead to poor health
and injury.
Job stress is a type of stress and is caused by conditions in the workplace that
negatively affect an individual’s performance.
Job stress is the result of a conflict between the role and needs of an individual
employee and the demands of the workplace.
Causes
Long hours or heavy workload
Poor working conditions
Poor Relationship with colleagues and bosses
Lack of communication
Lack of proper resources
Lack of support from managers
Bullying or conflict at work
Lack of training or skills
Feeling unclear about roles and responsibilities
Job insecurity
Consequences of Job Stress
Physical Consequences
* Fatigue
* Muscular tension
Stress is a natural human response to challenges or threats in life. It can be a
feeling of mental tension or physical strain.
Stress can be defined as a state of worry or mental tension caused by a difficult
situation. Stress is a natural human response that prompts us to address challenges
and threats in our lives.
Simply, Stress is a feeling of emotional or physical tension
According to S. Palmer, Stress is the psychological, physiological and behavioral
response by an individual when they perceive a lack of equilibrium between the
demands placed upon them and their ability to meet those demands, which, over a
period of time, leads to ill-health.
Types of Stress
1. Mental Stress
Mental stress is very basic of all symptoms and indications of stress. Cognitive
thinking is affected by mental stress. Mental stress is a disturbance or disruption of
a logical and rational way of thinking. A person who is mentally stressed cannot
think properly and is not able to gain concentration.
2. Emotional Stress
Emotional stress is the product of mental pressure and tension. The emotional
symptoms manifest according to the mental symptoms. Emotional stress is also
manifested through nervousness and feeling of loneliness.
3. Physical Stress
Mental and emotional symptoms directly affect the physical aspect of a person.
Physical stress related to the physical reaction or response of the body to the causes
,of stress and other symptoms. The different body systems and functions,
particularly the nervous and cardiovascular are affected.
4. Eustress
Eustress can promote feelings of energy, focus, excitement or fulfillment. It is
typically caused by positive experiences, such as starting a new job or getting
married. Eustress can produce positive effects, such as building mental resilience
and even building physical strength. Fortunately this type of stress is not long
lasting.
5. Distress
It is a negative stress that causes feelings of worry, fear or anxiety. Distress is
typically caused by negative experiences and situations, such as losing a job or
when a family member is diagnosed with an illness. Distress can cause physical
symptoms such as chest pain, headaches, digestive issues, or insomnia.
6. Acute Stress
Acute stress is the type of stress that comes immediately with a change of routine.
It is an intense type of stress, but it passes quickly.
Examples of acute stress would be any stress you suffer from for a short period of
time like a traffic jam, an argument with your spouse
7. Chronic Stress
Chronic stress will occur if there is a constant change of routine for week after
week. Chronic stress affects the body for a long period of time. This is the type of
stress experienced by someone who constantly faces moves or job changes.
8. Hyper Stress
Hyper stress occurs when an individual is pushed beyond what he or she can
handle. Hyper stress results from being overloaded or overworked. When someone
is hyper stressed, even little things can trigger a strong emotional response.
9. Hypo Stress : Hypo stress is the opposite of hyper stress. Hypo stress occurs
when a person has nothing to do with his time and feels constantly bored and
, unmotivated. A factory worker who performs repetitive tasks might
experience hypo stress.
Job Stress
Job stress is a harmful physical and emotional response that occurs when
job demands don't match a worker's capabilities. It can lead to poor health
and injury.
Job stress is a type of stress and is caused by conditions in the workplace that
negatively affect an individual’s performance.
Job stress is the result of a conflict between the role and needs of an individual
employee and the demands of the workplace.
Causes
Long hours or heavy workload
Poor working conditions
Poor Relationship with colleagues and bosses
Lack of communication
Lack of proper resources
Lack of support from managers
Bullying or conflict at work
Lack of training or skills
Feeling unclear about roles and responsibilities
Job insecurity
Consequences of Job Stress
Physical Consequences
* Fatigue
* Muscular tension
