Physiology of stress
Stress physiology is the body's response to demands or threats, including: nervous, hormonal, muscular and circulatory systems.
Definition
Stress is not just a thought. The body reacts with muscle tension, changes in breathing, heart stimulation, activation of the stress axis and changes in the digestive or immune system. A short-term stress response can be motivating, but chronic stress burdens the body and can impair functioning.
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Practice and life
Common misunderstanding
It is a mistake to treat stress as "only in your head." It is also a mistake to ignore chronic physical symptoms and not consult them when they persist for a long time.
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