Stress is the body's normal defense mechanism triggered by threatening or unsettling events, causing the fight-or-flight-or-freeze reaction and release of stress hormones like adrenaline and cortisol that sharpen senses and increase heart rate, blood pressure, and muscle tension in order to stay focused and alert. However, overstress can negatively impact physical and mental health as well as relationships, so it is important to know your limits, avoid worrying about uncontrollable things, and maintain a positive mindset.

1. By: Seth Myers

2. *Stress- a normal physical response to events
that make you feel threatened or upset your
balance in some way
*Body's defense mechanism
*“fight-or-flight-or-freeze” reaction
*Affects mind, body and behavior
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3. *The body's way of protecting you
*Helps you stay focused, energetic, and alert
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4. *When you feel a threat nervous system releases
stress hormones
*Adrenaline and Cortisol
*Increase of heart rate, muscles tighten, blood
pressure rises,
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5. *Senses become sharper.
*Increase of strength and stamina
*Faster reaction time
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6. *OVERSTRESSING
*Leads to mental and physical health problems
*Can affect relationships in your life
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7. *No your limit
*Don’t worry about things you cant control
*Think positively
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