b'Chapter 10 Much the same way our bodies react to stressors. Of course, the answer is how your own body copes with difficult or demanding situations, as it causeshormonal,respiratory,cardiovascular,andnervoussystem changes. For example, stress can make your heartbeat faster, cause you to breathe quickly, sweat, and become irritated. It can also give you an energy boost.This is calledthe fight orescaperesponseof the body.It is this chemical reaction that prepares your body for a physical reaction because itthinksitisunderattack.Thistypeofstressallowedourhuman ancestors to survive in the wild.6.Stress Diagnosis: if you are having difficulty managing your stress or if your reaction to a certain event is more intense and lasts longer than usual, it is a good idea to speak with a specialist who can help you. They will likely ask you questions related to the following:If a traumatic life event has occurred in the last three months. Ifyourlevelofstressishigherthanusualwhenreacting,to situations at home or at work. If your stress may be related to bereavement. If you suffer from a mental disorder that may be related to your stress.Based on your answers to these questions as well as other areas you talk about, the specialist may recommend some things that can help you.7.Stressandmentalhealth:stressisnotnormallyconsideredamental health issue. But it is linked to our mental health in several ways:Stress can cause mental health problems: if you feel a lot of stress, it could cause you to develop a mental health problem like anxiety or depression. Or a traumatic period of stress can lead to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).Mental health issues can cause stress: you may find it stressful to deal with the day-to-day symptoms of your mental health problem. Youmayalsofeelstressedaboutmanagingyourmedications, medical appointments, or other treatments.Recreationaldrugsandalcohol:youmayresorttorecreational drugs or alcohol to cope with the stress. It could also affect your mental health and cause additional stress. 306Germain Decelles'