Term4Week 2:Stress

Stress is when your going to cry and gone crazy.I will give an example to show that you understand what ‘stress’ is. Stress is the way that you feel when pressure is placed on you. A little bit of pressure can be quite productive, give you motivation, and help you to perform better at something. But, too much pressure, or prolonged pressure, can lead to stress, which is unhealthy for both the mind and body. Too much stress often leads to physical, mental, and emotional problems.
When faced with a situation that makes you stressed, our body releases chemicals, including cortisol, adrenaline, and noradrenaline. These invoke the 'fight or flight' feelings that help us to deal with the situation. However, when you are in a situation that prevents you from fighting, or escaping, such as being on an overcrowded train, these chemicals are not used.
If the chemicals that are released during stressful situations build up from not being used, their effects are felt by the body. A build-up of adrenaline and noradrenaline increases blood pressure, heart rate, and the amount that you sweat. Cortisol prevents your immune system from functioning properly, as well as releasing fat and sugar into your blood stream.