What is Stress?

I would like to begin this blog by just defining what stress is. Stress is also known as Psychological Stress. We all have felt stress before therefore, it should be easy to define it, but it's not. The reason stress is so hard to define is because it can be caused by a variety of different variables. Although many people have different definitions on stress, the most commonly used definition is: "stress is a condition or feeling experienced when a person perceives that demands exceed the personal and social resources the individual is able to mobilize."
The way we respond to stress is partially due to our instinct and partially due to the way we think. Stress releases chemicals and hormones that prepare us for action (Fight or Flight). If action is not taken then the stress response can lead to health risks. Stress that is unmanageable are the most harmful types of stress.