What Causes Stress
It is difficult to determine the exact causes of stress, as for each person, stress can result from different situations and problems.
Failing an exam, having a loved one pass away, raising children, money troubles – there are a million different reasons that can cause stress for people. However one situation will not affect two people in the same way. Some people find that raising children doesn’t present any challenges that can’t be overcome, while others struggle on a daily basis. As each individual deals differently with every situation, there is not real way of determining what is likely to cause stress.
Often, both internal and external factors are involved in causing stress.
Some people will stress if they loose their job. They may find it difficult to continue to live at the same standard with the loss of income, and have no idea how they will replace that lost income. Others may see it as the perfect opportunity find an even better, more rewarding position, or change career fields completely.
Losing someone, whether family, friend or partner, can cause extreme stress for many. However, the loss of a loved one doesn’t have to mean the end of your world. Of course, you should grieve, but losing someone is also a chance to renew your life. Look at what you’ve done, and what you still want to do. The loss of someone close can spur you on to bigger and better things if you realize that life is indeed short, and you need to work for what you want.
There are things that will cause stress in most people though, no matter what their attitude.
It is rare for people to calmly accept a severe health problem initially - radical cancer, brain conditions or major surgery – will often cause stress, at least in the beginning. There are many other non-threatening situations which may result in stress as well. Disrespect, unjust treatment or a frightening event will normally result in some level of stress.
Often, the external factors are less of an issue that the internal ones. An external factor acts as a catalyst, causing the person to question how it will affect their goals, and their ability to deal with the issue.
Of course it would be normal for someone to feel stress if they find that they require a tumor to be removed. However, the stress they feel is likely to be less than the person who has not looked after their health, and has a less optimistic view of recovery. Losing a job may cause some concern, but if the person is confident in finding employment quickly, it is unlikely that they will suffer from long term or chronic stress.
There is no way to know to exactly what degree someone will suffer stress in a particular situation. The cause, degree and length of time that stress is felt will vary from person to person. What can be determined is that attitude plays a large part in stress. If you are confident that you can face the challenge before you, then stress is likely to be something that you can brush off quickly.
Introduction to Stress
The Effects of Stress
Managing Stress and Your Health
Stress - How NOT To Deal with Stress
Causes of Stress at Work
How to Deal with Stress
Stress and Alcohol
Stress and Diet
Curing Stress at Work – How to Cure Stress at Work
Tackling Stress in the Modern World
Stress and Exercise – How to Relieve Stress with Exercise
Conquering Stress – How to Conquer Stress
Curing Stress – Pruning the Roots
Stress Curing Techniques – How to Deal with Stress
Stress Guide and Info
Stress and Pets
Stress and Money Issues
Managing Stress around the Holidays
Stress from Parents, Teenage Dilemmas
Manage Stress Living Together with Your Partner
How to Deal with Parenting Stress
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