Stress is a nonspecific, conventional basic response pattern of the body to demanding situations. The primary function of stress is to prepare the body for physical activity such as resistance or flight (called as Eu-stress). If, however, the subject lacks the means of restoring either to fight or flight i.e., of relieving the stress reaction, stress gives rise to distress which manifests in the form of psychosomatic symptoms or disorders.
Eu-stress and Distress?
There are two kinds of stresses that are distinguished by Selye and Levi. Eustress is Synonymous with healthy essential stress produced for example by joy, and kind of positive impulse, sensible recreational activities, sports practiced as a hobby, etc.
Stress according to yoga is imbalance. Imbalance is misery. At the mental and physical levels, it is excessive speed.
Distress is synonymous with Destructive stress that has to be controlled e.g., continuous mental or physical strain of any kind, anger, frustration, state of tension seemingly without hope. However, even high and prolonged Eustress can turn dangerous in cases as in IHD due to strong excitations associated with Eustress too. (More)
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