b"Chapter 10 In your community: if you belong to a religious or political group that has been discriminated against.As a member of society: during natural disasters or major events, such as a flood, a blizzard, or a pandemic.If you are feeling stress as part of a larger group, you can all experience it differently. This can happen even if the cause of your stress is the same.1.Symptoms of stress:a.Acute stress: you may sometimes feel stressed for a short time. In general, there is nothing to worry about. Like when you have to handinaproject,oryouhavetospeakinfrontofagroupof people.You may feelbutterfliesin your stomach and the palms of your hands become sweaty. These types of positive stressors are short-lived and are your body's way of getting you through what could be a difficult situation.b.Chronic stress: you might experience this if you are often under pressure. You can also experience chronic stress if your daily life is difficult, for example, if you are a caregiver or if you live in poverty.If you let your stress skyrocket for too long, it can have detrimental effects on your body, mental, and emotional health, especially if it becomes chronic. You need to be aware of the warning signs of chronic stress so you can take care of it.2.Physical effects of chronic stress:Headache. Sleep disorder or excessive sleep. Muscle pain or tension. Digestive problems. Change in libido. High blood pressure.304Germain Decelles"