"Stress is our bodies’ natural way of coping with being frightened or challenged, releasing chemicals into our bloodstream that provide extra short-term energy and alertness." "Stress is caused by external factors. Tests at school, sports games, and arguments with friends are all examples of external situations that can release stress hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol. These hormones create the sensation known as the fight-flight-freeze response, and they can actually help you in several situations, such as sports competitions or when the body is in danger. You may feel energy surge through your body if you are feeling stressed about an event or if you’re in an emergency. Your instincts take over, telling you that you are facing danger and must either defend yourself (fight), get away (flight) or stay still (freeze). Stress can be overwhelming, but once the perceived threat has disappeared, your feelings of stress will go away."
Source: Change to Chill here and here
Reflection: What kind of response do you tend to have for various stressors you experience?
