5 Signs The Stress You're Dealing With Isn't 'Normal' Stress
HuffPost
Therapists share the red flags your stress has become a bigger issue, plus tips for how to manage it.
From nerves about a final exam to wedding-day jitters, stress is a part of life. But all stress is not created equal.
“In simple terms, there is good stress, or eustress ... and bad stress, which is distress,” said Danyelle Collins-Facteau, a licensed professional counselor with Thriveworks in Virginia Beach. “We know it’s impossible to avoid stress in the world that we live in, and small doses of good stress can be really motivating.”
For example, good stress can give us energy before a 5K run or make us perform better during a work presentation. This “normal” stress can be sudden or something you plan for, but either way, you know that it will be relatively brief and you’ll be able to recover from it, said Sheehan Fisher, an associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine.
On the other hand, chronic stress is longer-term and has no definitive ending. And chronic stress can have huge impacts on you, both physically and mentally.
“It’s important to remember that our bodies are well-equipped to handle stress in small doses. However, it’s the long-term or the chronic stress that can seriously impact the body, and no system of the body is immune,” Collins-Facteau said.
Floss, toothbrushes and more products that dentists consider a must for top tier oral hygiene.
Are you guilty of any of these? Here's how to let go so you can actually enjoy your trip.
Your current toothpaste may be doing more harm than good to your enamel.
Try doing this on your next vacation if you want a more enriching experience.
Therapists reveal whether location-sharing helps or hurts a relationship.
Manuka honey is used to treat wounds, sore throats and digestive issues — but is it effective?
The former Republican congressman from New York is an opponent of stricter limits on fuel emissions and tougher clean air and water standards.
"For a time, the thought of having kids brought on so much anxiety that I kept putting it off."
Videos talking about the trend have garnered millions of views and likes since the election on Tuesday.
Here's what doctors, public health experts and scientists are worried about.
The seizure and euthanasia of a pet squirrel and raccoon in New York have sparked a massive backlash against the state's conservation agency.