Managing Stress: Techniques and Strategies for Well-Being

A physical and emotional response to challenging situations, impacting health and well-being.
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Mental Health | Work-Life Balance | Self-Care | Stress Management | Stress Reduction | How To Relieve Stress
Prepared by Lee Cheng, reviewed by Dr. Helena Rodriguez

Stress FAQ


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Why is stress a problem?

For example, if you have an important test coming up, a stress response might help your body work harder and stay awake longer. But stress becomes a problem when stressors continue without relief or periods of relaxation. Cleveland Clinic is a non-profit academic medical center. Advertising on our site helps support our mission.

Is stress a bad thing?

Some love the thrill of it and others become paralyzed at the very thought. Stress isn’t always a bad thing, either. Your wedding day, for example, may be considered a good form of stress. But stress should be temporary. Once you’ve passed the fight-or-flight moment, your heart rate and breathing should slow down and your muscles should relax.

What is stress & why is it important?

What is stress? Stress is the body's reaction to feeling threatened or under pressure. When we are stressed, our body releases a hormone called adrenaline (often called the "fight or flight" hormone), which usually gives us a boost or motivates us to act quickly.

What are the different types of stress?

You might hear healthcare professionals refer to some types of stress as 'acute' or 'chronic': Acute stress happens within a few minutes to a few hours of an event. It lasts for a short period of time, usually less than a few weeks, and is very intense. It can happen after an upsetting or unexpected event.

What does stress mean in psychology?

Stress is the physical or mental response to an external cause, such as having a lot of homework or having an illness. A stressor may be a one-time or short-term occurrence, or it can happen repeatedly over a long time. What is anxiety? Anxiety is your body's reaction to stress and can occur even if there is no current threat.

Are stress symptoms affecting your health?

Stress symptoms may be affecting your health, even though you might not know it. You may blame sickness for that annoying headache, your sleeping troubles, feeling unwell or your lack of focus at work. But stress may really be the cause. Stress symptoms can affect your body, your thoughts and feelings, and your behavior.

Are You stressed all the time?

If you're stressed all the time it can become a problem. If you know what's causing your stress it might be easier to find ways to manage it. Even significant life events such as buying a house, having a baby or planning a wedding could lead to feelings of stress.

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