The human response to stress develops in time and passes through several stages. In case of chronic stress each stage is more severe than the previous.
Stage 1
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We experience mild anxiety. In many cases, for instance when switching to a higher position or assuming a new role (childbirth is associated with assuming the role of parent) we feel like facing a new challenge and mobilize to cope with it. Normally we have high motivation and our energy level is adequate to deal with stress. Usually there is a period in which stress increases our productivity.
Stage 2
If the level of stress continues to increase, one begins to feel its effects on their daily activities. There may be complaints of overwhelm with work or inability to take a sip of air. This stress turns easily into distress, which is accompanied by the sense of overloading.
Stage 3
If no action is taken to deal with stress one enters the third stage of stress. The most frequent complaint is "the more I work, the less I succeed". For this stage are typical symptoms associated with chronic stress such as irritability, tension and headaches.
Stage 4
The final stage is characterized by emotional exhaustion and reduced sense of achievement. This stage can be recognized if the person is asked to compare how he feels on Friday after the working day on Monday before starting work. If you still felt exhausted on Monday and the weekend was not sufficient for recovery, you should definitely consider anti stress actions.
The Stages of Stress
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