STRESS

Stress

Stress

Introduction

Stress is an emotional disorder that manifests itself by a feeling of insecurity. Stress is characterized by feelings of apprehension, tension, uneasiness and terror faced with the risk of indeterminate nature. It is often expressed by the patient in terms of nervousness or worry. Stress disorders are a group of disorders characterized by mental and physical problems that occur with a normal fear response (Hobfoll, 2005).

Stages of Stress

There are three stages of stress discussed below (Gross, 2003):

The Alarm Stage

Alarm reactions constitute the first phase of the stress from aggression. This is caused by the secretion of hormones such as adrenaline ...