What Causes Stress in People?
Stress affects everybody in a different way. What causes one person to become over-stressed may not have the same affect on someone else. Many things may cause people to become over-stressed, including: Exams Problems at school or work Physical or emotional abuse Relationships New responsibilities Moving to a new place A traumatic event – such as the death of a loved one New or chronic illness or disability Peer pressure, being bullied Unrealistic expectations placed on you by yourself, friend, family or culture What Can Happen to People who are Stressed? If you become over-stressed it may have unwanted consequences for your health – both physical and psychosocial. Some of these may include: Psychological/Emotional Feeling hostile, angry, or irritable Feeling anxious Avoiding other people Crying Moodiness, feeling frustrated with things that normally don’t bother you Low self-esteem or lack of confidence Anxiety attacks Depression or sadness Physical Upset stomach, diarrhoea, or indige
