Some people are more likely than others to experience these disorders, depending on their lifestyle, habits, and past medical history. Each individual has one or several weak organ systems which become targets for development of disease when stress is present. Recent studies show that people who are aggressive, extremely competitive, impatient, and irritable have an increased chance of developing heart disease. Although at risk, these people can learn to cope with stress and stay healthy. However, stress experts say people can cope better if they believe that change implies challenge rather than threat and that they have coping resources within themselves.
Social relationships are very important to successful stress management.
They provide us with physical, economic and emotional, support. We all need to be listened to and to talk out our worries and problems.