A woman looking stressedStress Management – Causes of Stress

Stress is a normal part of everyday life. You may experience short term stress such as driving to work, a job interview or meeting new people. This is normal stress.

Long term or chronic stress is caused by events that last over a long period of time, like problems at work or conflicts with your family. The following groups of stressors can lead to severe health problems.

  • Personal problems
    • Chronic illness
    • Major life changes
  • Social and job issues
    • Unhappy with your job
    • Being poor
    • Living in an area of noise pollution
  • Post-traumatic stress or acute stress disorder can be caused by a life-threatening or traumatic event.

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