Our Response To Stress
- When we experience a stressful event, different hormones like adrenaline and cortisol are released inside our body, resulting in a fight-or-flight response, and may experience volatility, extreme emotions and brain shutdowns.
- Long-term stress has been linked with all kinds of problems related to physical and mental health.
- Our community, the support we get from family, friends and relatives tend to factor in our response towards a stressful situation.
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