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Types of Stress causes, symptoms and how to cope

20-11-2025

Stress is the psychological and physiological response to a situation that presents itself as a threat or challenge. Stress activates the small part behind the brain known as the hypothalamus. The hypothalamus secretes hormones that trigger our fight or flight response. As per studies, the primary hormone released is cortisol which increases the glucose levels in our bloodstream. This enables the body to efficiently carry out the brain and muscle repair functions. At the same time, it inhibits inessential functions such as the reproductive and digestive systems.

Types of Stress

1. Acute Stress:

Short-term and temporary stress response to specific situations or demands. Typically triggered by immediate stressors like deadlines, exams, traffic, or sudden unexpected events. Involves activation of the body's "fight-or-flight" response, releasing adrenaline and cortisol.

2. Episodic Acute Stress:

A pattern of repeated episodes of acute stress experienced by individuals. Individuals may exhibit symptoms of persistent tension, irritability, anxiety, and physical health issues related to stress.

3. Chronic Stress:

Long-term and persistent stress that persists over an extended period. Arises from ongoing life circumstances or chronic stressors such as work pressures, financial problems, relationship issues, or health conditions. Prolonged exposure to stress hormones like cortisol can lead to cardiovascular problems, weakened immune function, digestive issues, sleep disturbances, anxiety, and depression.

Symptoms of Stress

Stress can impact various aspects of your health and well-being. Physical and Psychological stress symptoms involve widened pupils, increased heart rate, increased sweating, anxiety, sleep disturbances, muscle tension, increased anger and irritability, migraines, hypertension, insomnia, panic attacks, headaches, fatigue, memory problems, depression and negative thinking

Ways to relieve stress

• Exercise
• Healthy lifestyle
• Utilize mindfulness
• Try therapy and coaching 
• Time management
• Spend time in nature
• Eat healthily
• Spend time with friends and family

As we have seenstress is a major issue in the fast-paced world but identifying it by supervising its effects and then taking necessary steps to manage it can make us more healthy, happy, and wise. We should also know our triggers and take precautionary steps against them so that we can evade stress.