Cervantes, Diana D.

BSA 1D

Different Types of Stress

1. Physical Stress — Stress in this way happens to be the most observed. It could
manifest as a headache or other ache or pain, or you could feel your heart rate speed
up. Other common indications include experiencing more frequent illnesses or feeling
tension throughout your entire body.

2. Mental Stress — This kind of stress is also extremely prevalent and simple to
identify. Memory issues, difficulty focusing, or worry are some common symptoms of
mental stress.

3. Behavioural Stress — It might be more challenging to self-diagnose this.

Behavioural stress is characterized by a shift in your regular routines, such as eating
(eating more or less than usual), sleeping, social isolation, or avoiding your regular
tasks.

4. Emotional Stress — This one is also difficult to diagnose. The body tends to prepare
its "fight or flight" reaction while under emotional stress, which can appear in various
ways. An increase in agitation or moodiness might be a sign of emotional stress.

Tips on How to Manage Stress

1. MAKE TIME FOR HOBBIES. You must schedule time for your favorite activities.
Doing something enjoyable will help you feel better and reduce stress. Try to do
this every day. Even 15 to 20 minutes will do; it doesn’t need to be a long period
of time. Reading is an example of a relaxing hobby.
2. TAKE A BREAK. To truly decompress and give your mind a break from stress,
you must schedule some downtime. If you enjoy setting objectives, you might
find this difficult at first. Yet if you persevere, you’ll come to relish these
opportunities. Spending time in nature is one of the most relaxing things you can
do.

3. EXERCISE. Nutrition and physical activity are two important variables that
influence how you handle towards stress. A healthy body may support a healthy
mind, and vice versa. Exercise has been shown to be an effective way to reduce
stress and enhance overall quality of life.
4. CONNECT WITH OTHERS. People are social beings. To feel supported, you
need relationships with other people. Your wellbeing depends on developing a
sense of community, whether it be at work, with a religious group, or through
shared pursuits like organized sports. Participating in a group activity with others
enables you to build relationships and receive support at difficult times.

5. LAUGH IT OFF. Body releases during laughter, which transform mood and
reduce stress and anxiety levels, two stress-inducing hormones. Your
neurological system is fooled into feeling good when you laugh.