Now such occurrences are not usual. Yet we react to many daily situations as if they were life or death issues. Our bodies really do not know the difference between a saber tooth tiger and an employer correcting our work. It is how we perceive and interpret the events of life that dictates how our bodies react. If we think something is very scary or worrisome, our bodies react accordingly.
Stress is a natural reaction to fear.
Our thoughts about situations in which we find ourselves are the critical factor. Stress shows its face in three basic forms called stressors- those things we perceive to cause us stress. There are three basic stressors with two basic reactions. Responses include fight or flight reaction, anxiety, fear, depression, withdrawal, denial, and illness. Responses include increased nervous system activity, heart rate, blood pressure, and more.