Fight, Flight or Freeze in Stress Management Pt2 When the fight or flight reaction hits, then a substantial amount of energy is released into the body to prepare the body for fight or flight, the liver releases extra sugar in … Continue reading →
Fight, Flight or Freeze in Stress Management Stress can be physical e.g. Attack, rape, accident, or physiological e.g. Tension and the emotion of fear caused by work load, relationship, financial problems, the list is endless. All stress related actions because … Continue reading →
Personality Types in Stress Management Personality types You may see that there are different personality types that react to stress, for the purpose of this I have narrowed it down to three of them. See if you can recognise yourself … Continue reading →
What is the Stress Response Pt2 The hypothalamus also activates the pituitary gland, also known as the master gland, which is situated beneath the hypothalamus. This hypothalamus releases corticotrophin which in turn then stimulates the anterior pituitary gland. The anterior … Continue reading →
What is the Stress Response? The Stress Reaction When we perceive a stressor, whether it be consciously or subconsciously, real or perceived, physical or psychological the part of the brain that is linked to the hippocampul system makes the decision … Continue reading →
Behavioural Effects of Stress These are observable in the way we act and behave. We need to understand how stress affects us and that it affects the immune system and can have serious health effects. Physically our bodies react in the same way … Continue reading →
Mental Reactions to Stress Mental effects Put emotional or physical effects together and you will end up eventually with mental effects. The mental effects are part and parcel with the other effects and will ultimately lead to behavioural effects. So … Continue reading →
Emotional Reaction to Stress Emotional Effects  This is where sometimes the client can not deal with the issue of stress, there is nothing physical that can be seen by other people, but the persons life is in turmoil and causes … Continue reading →
Physical Reactions to Stress Pt2 People drink coffee and red bull and other stimulants to keep them awake, especially if they are tired, due to stress. They do help in the short term, but what is in fact happening is … Continue reading →
Physical Reactions to Stress These occur as pressure of stress builds up and it affects the body, especially when it is thrown out of balance, and especially where there is no time for the body to re-adjust. It becomes unhealthy stress … Continue reading →
