Stress: TYSK (Questions and Answers)

Inside, you will learn what stress is, the difference between acute and chronic stress, and why short-term stress can sometimes be useful while long-term stress can damage health. The book describes how stress affects the body, including the release of hormones like adrenaline and cortisol, and how it raises heart rate and blood pressure.

It also covers symptoms such as irritability, muscle tension, forgetfulness, sadness, chest pain, sleep problems, panic attacks, trembling, and teeth grinding. The book explains complications of chronic stress including anxiety, depression, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, hypertension, obesity, skin disorders, menstrual issues, erectile dysfunction, and digestive problems like gastritis and ulcerative colitis.

Readers will also find explanations of diagnostic connections between stress and hypertension, as well as treatment options including psychotherapy, medications, relaxation, lifestyle changes, hydration, balanced diet, physical exercise, and learning to prioritize.

This book is suitable for anyone who wants to understand stress, its effects on the body, and ways to manage it.