In fact, a certain amount can be beneficial. Handling stressful situations can increase your confidence and push you to become skilled in new areas. Stress can help you perform quickly and competently and is often a motivation for creative problem solving. Stress becomes dangerous when it is a constant force in your life.
Stress remains a healthy thing only when it exists in proper balance with relaxation and play.
High Stress levels are linked to heart disease, heart attacks, strokes and suicides. Stress contributes to escapist drinking and drug use, depression, absenteeism, poor concentration and decreased productivity at work. There is much that is not understood about the mechanics of how stress affects the body. There are definite undeniable physical reactions to stress which can be harmful to your health. Current research has shown that people who fall into a high stress personality category are nearly twice as likely to die from heart disease.