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Stress
Stress is a necessary part of nature . It´s the organism´s defence mechanism for changes in the surrounding enviorment. Without it we could not survive . Stress has many effects on the body that are necessary for a reaction to the stressor . When an animal senses danger , it automatically triggers a fight or flight response. In case of a lifethreatening situation, stress is an invaluable ally. It can even motivate us to prepeare for upcoming challenges. But as we move further and further from our natural habitat, stress becomes more of nuisance than a lifesaver.
Things that cause stress to the modern man are nothing compared to the problems that troubled our ancestors. Few hundred years ago the average european was still worrying about his livestock being looted . But we feel that a Powerpoint presentation that is due tomorrow is something that threatens our existance. Stress can cause some people unnecessary anxiety that paralyzes them and is an impediment to action. That is the opposite of the motivational stress that forces us to act.
Stress causes changes in the organism´s chemical composition . So does puberty. The result of that is a anxious teenager, who thinks that his or her life will certainly come to an end if his or her shoes don´t resemble the footwear of his or her adolescent companions.
Another great stressor for young people is school. There are countless reasons why. They have to fit in to their “pack “ and at the same time learn new imporant and lessimportant information and skills . It also reminds them that life is usually hard and tedious.
There are many ways for living a less stressful life. The most popular and also the worst method is to change your bodies chemical composition with legal and illegal substances. That is only a short- term solution and makes the situation even worse , because you become dependant on these substances.
But there are other better albeit slower solutions . For example breathing slower and meditating has been found beneficial for stressreilief. Even some foods have been shown to reduce the level of cortisol in our body. Cortisol is a stressinducing hormone that sends signals to the body, when your brain thinks it is in trouble. So the best cure would be to just feel less anxious and to be more realistic about your enviorment. If you see your little challenges as they are, you will surely feel better and make more pragmatic decisions.