Fortunately there are a number of ways of understanding and tackling the causes and effects of stress.
Stress occurs when the demands in our lives exceed our resources.
This is experienced as a threat to our well being or safety. The mismatch can be caused by large or small factors. Stress is different for everyone and stress levels and reactions will vary according to personality and circumstances. Stress is not an event in itself but it results from the way we interpret or react to events. Recognising the signs of stress Stress can be understood as a physical response to a mentally perceived threat or danger.