Health Stress Definitions
Stressor
A stressor is any real or perceived physical, social, or psychological event or stimulus that causes our bodies to react or respond.2
GAS
General Adaptation Syndrom
Eustress
Generally, positive stress is called eustress. Eustress presents the opportunity for personal growth and satisfaction and can actually improve health.
Physiological
How your body reacts. (To something - like stress)
Perception
The ability to see, hear, or become aware of something through the senses.
Anticipation
To expect something.
Distress
distress, or negative stress, is caused by events that result in debilitative tension and strain, such as financial problems, the death of a loved one, academic difficulties, and the breakup of a relationship.
Stress
stress is the mental and physical response and adaptation by our bodies to the real or perceived changes and challenges in our lives.