In this article, however, we'll be talking about harmful stress, the type that can hurt if not controlled. It's being used to refer to things which create nervousness, anxiety, tension, anger, or the feeling of being upset. These are actually all part of the stress, rather than the same thing. In other words, they may cause the stress response. Everyone experiences stress.
Nobody escapes it.
But since stress can be positive or negative, if you can learn how to respond positively you will lead a more successful emotional and physical life. If you have a hard time responding to stress, this won't be easy. Some people seem to be more vulnerable to negative stress responses than others. Every person has a unique way of responding to stress. Your pattern of response depends on a number of things including upbringing, self esteem, beliefs about yourself and the world, what you say to yourself, and how you guide yourself in your actions and thoughts.