Acute Stress
One of the most well known types of stress is acute stress. This type of stress activates what has been termed your “flight-or-fight response.” This is your bodies reaction to stress which is a threat, challenge, or scare. It is a reflex that signals to your body that you may be entering a threatening situation. Your body then automatically changes its chemistry to prepare to defend itself or flee from danger.The acute stress response is immediate, it’s intense, and, in certain circumstances, it can be thrilling when your body has an immediate rush of adrenalin when you have been frightened such as jumping out of a plane on your first skydiving experience. Your bodies reaction to stress may ignite increased blood pressure and heart rate, sweaty palms, shaking, nausea, shortness of breath, and other possible symptoms. Almost everyone has experienced the feeling. You have to react fast. This causes a jolt of energy due to the sudden increase of instantaneous fear. When this happens, your body signals your hormones for help. You clutch the steering wheel with a tight grip and at the same time your foot slams on your brakes and you come to a screeching halt. Your heart is beating fast, your breathing has increased, your hands are shaking, and an overwhelming feeling of fear surrounds your being. After you acknowledge that the immediate threat has passed and you are safe, your body should begin to self-regulate, decreasing the hormone level so your body’s responses can reverse themselves and return to their normal functioning. Since we can't prepare for or expect the unexpected there is no way to avoid this type of stress. Your bodies reaction to stress is a natural reaction to self preservation and is a beneficial type of stress. This stress requires no treatment or medications to alleviate its effects. progresses in the direction of our currently dominant thoughts ~Earl Nightingale~ Other Related Links
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