THE PSYCHOLOGY BEHIND HAPPINESS
Stress refers to the psychological perception of pressure and the body’s response to it. Some stress is necessary in all living systems; in dangerous situations, the fight-or-flight response is activated through hormonal signals and in other instances, stress can motivate humans to complete certain tasks.
During fight-or-flight responses, a cascade or hormones is triggered. Adrenaline and Cortisol surge through the entire body. These hormones increase heartbeat and circulation, mobilize fat and sugar for immediate energy, and prepare muscles for movement.
Unlike necessary stress for response or motivation, there can be negative or unncessary stress for survivable. This type of stress can stem from various factors including school, family, friends, health, or in extreme cases the loss of a loved one. Prolonged or repeated stress of this kind, which is common in modern society, can be detrimental to one’s physical and mental health. In extreme cases, unnecessary stress can lead to heart disease, diabetes, anxiety, and depression.
During fight-or-flight responses, a cascade or hormones is triggered. Adrenaline and Cortisol surge through the entire body. These hormones increase heartbeat and circulation, mobilize fat and sugar for immediate energy, and prepare muscles for movement.
Unlike necessary stress for response or motivation, there can be negative or unncessary stress for survivable. This type of stress can stem from various factors including school, family, friends, health, or in extreme cases the loss of a loved one. Prolonged or repeated stress of this kind, which is common in modern society, can be detrimental to one’s physical and mental health. In extreme cases, unnecessary stress can lead to heart disease, diabetes, anxiety, and depression.