It can come from any event or thought that makes you feel frustrated, angry, or nervous.
Stress is normal, and your body reacts to a challenge or demand.
In short bursts, stress can be positive, such as when it helps you avoid danger or meet a deadline. But when stress lasts long, it may harm your health.
Acute Stress
This is short-term stress that goes away quickly.
You feel it when you slam on the brakes, have a fight with your partner, or ski down a steep slope. It helps you manage dangerous situations.
It also occurs when you do something new or exciting.
All people have acute stress at one time or another.
Chronic Stress
This is stress that lasts for a more extended period.
You may have chronic stress if you have money problems, an unhappy marriage, or trouble at work.
Any stress that goes on for weeks or months is chronic.
You can become so used to chronic stress that you don't realize it is a problem.
If you don't find ways to manage stress, it may lead to health problems.