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Stress and Your Health

Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Psychology

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Meaning and Concept of Stress

  • Stress is a state of mental or emotional strain caused by challenging or threatening situations.
  • It can be both positive (eustress) and negative (distress).
  • Eustress motivates and improves performance, while distress causes discomfort and poor performance.
2

Signs and Symptoms of Stress

  • Stress shows up in four main ways: physical, emotional, mental, and behavioral.
  • Physical signs include fast heartbeat, tense muscles, dry mouth, and stomach upset.
  • Emotional signs include anxiety, irritability, sadness, and anger.
3

Sources and Types of Stressors

  • Stressors are events or situations that cause stress.
  • Four main sources: Family, Occupational/Educational, Personal, and Environmental.
  • Examples: family illness, exam pressure, low self-esteem, natural disasters.
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Effects of Stress on Health

  • Prolonged stress weakens the immune system, making the body more prone to infections like colds.
  • Stress contributes to serious health problems such as high blood pressure, heart disease, asthma, and ulcers.
  • Mental health issues like anxiety, phobias, and insomnia are linked to chronic stress.

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Stress is a state of mentalThere are two main typesStress causes four types of reactionsStress can come from four mainLong

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