Assignment # 2

Course: English comprehension and composition

Name: Shaheer Ahmed

Roll no: cs221107 Section:1C Topic:

Stress
When we feel pressured or threatened, stress is how we respond. It typically occurs
when we are in a circumstance that we don't feel in control of or able to manage.
When we feel stressed, it may be because we are dealing with a lot of obligations
that we are finding difficult to manage individually. Part of a group for instance, if
your family is going through a trying moment, like a death in the family or money
issues. For example part of your community, for instance, if you are a member of a
religious organization that is the target of discrimination. A person who belongs to
society, as in times of natural calamities or situations like the coronavirus
pandemic.

We can sometimes feel more energized and complete activities with a little bit of
tension. However, stress that lasts for a long period or is extremely acute can
develop into a problem. Stress occasionally has an impact on both our bodily and
emotional well-being.
Acute stress happens within a few minutes to a few hours of an event. It is quite
intense and only lasts for a short while—typically less than a few weeks. After a
distressing or unexpected event, it may occur. For instance, this might be a sudden
death, an assault, or a natural catastrophe.
Chronic stress lasts for a long period of time or keeps coming back. If you are
frequently under a lot of pressure, you might experience this. If your daily life is
challenging, such as if you are a caretaker or live in poverty, you may also
experience chronic stress.
Numerous health issues have been linked to stress, according to studies. Conditions
like obesity, heart disease, Alzheimer's disease, diabetes, depression,
gastrointestinal issues, and asthma seem to get worse or have a higher risk of
developing due to stress.
Heart illness: Researchers have long hypothesized that those with type A, stressed-
out personalities are more likely to experience heart issues and high blood pressure.
We're not really sure why. Stress can raise heart rate and blood flow, as well as
release lipids and cholesterol into the blood.
Obesity: Unfortunately, that's just where people with high stress seem to keep it and
seem to increase the amount of fat that's deposited in the abdomen. Excess belly fat
seems to pose larger health hazards than fat on the legs or hips.
Both anxiety and depression come as no surprise when high levels of anxiety and
depression are associated with chronic stress. According to a review of recent
studies, those who experience job-related stress, such as rigorous labor with few
rewards, have an 80% higher risk of getting depression within a few years than
those who experience less stress.
Stress is a typical response, but when it persists, it can become problematic. You
can handle stress by leading a healthy lifestyle and using coping mechanisms.
Stress-inducing problems can't always be handled, but altering your perception of
them could be beneficial. Serious sickness can result from untreated stress.
How can you then minimize the negative social, emotional, and physical effects of
stress while still avoiding it?
Here are few advises:
Take care of yourself: Preserve your health by abstaining from drugs and alcohol,
which can heighten stress. Eat a healthy diet, get enough rest, and work out
frequently.
Practice self-relaxation: To relieve tension, try yoga, swimming, prayer, breathing
exercises, or meditation. Spend time outdoors or in the company of tranquil music.
Take breaks as needed: Taking breaks, especially at work, can help you refocus and
reorganize your ideas. You'll be able to complete your work and stay productive as
a result.
Maintain a regular schedule: Aim to wake up and fall asleep at the same time every
day. daily, consume three meals.
Providing for others
Sometimes putting your energy towards helping others, such as volunteering or
lending a hand to a neighbor or acquaintance, can channel your energy in
productive ways.

View of Scholar:

According to Lazarus and Folkman (1984), “psychological stress is a particular

relationship between the person and the environment that is appraised by the person
as taxing or exceeding his or her resources and endangering his or her well-being”
(Lazarus and Folkman, 1984, p.

Selye theorized that overexposing the body to stress would cause what he called
“general adaptation syndrome,” which could lead to shock, alarm, and eventually
exhaustion.

Reference:

https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-1-4757-9777-0_9#

Appendices:

https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/
stress/what-is-stress/

https://www.webmd.com/balance/stress-management/features/10-fixable-stress-
related-health-problems