Stress Is Not Always Bad

Not all stress is bad. Chronic stress certainly is unhealthy and should be dealt with promptly. If left to its own, it could lead to serious health issues. But another type of stress is not so bad and goes away quickly. It’s called acute stress.

Acute stress is caused by a sudden traumatic event and leads to a heightened state of emotion in the person experiencing the event. It comes on suddenly and when the threat has disappeared the stress, too, goes away in a short time. It is not serious unless the threat that triggers it actually causes physical, emotional or psychological harm. But if that happens then acute stress is likely to become chronic stress.

By contrast, chronic stress is a response to prolonged periods of unpleasant events or stressful circumstances. If you are experiencing chronic stress then you should seek stress relief immediately. Don’t let it linger.

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