stress

stress

Public health discussion

Please write as you are a college students, which examples and experiences should be related.

QUESTION:

What physiological reactions have you experienced in response to your stressors? Do you agree that managing stress effectively should be considered just as important to one’s physical health as diet and exercise?

Do you agree with this quote?

When health is absent, wisdom cannot reveal itself,

art cannot manifest, strength cannot fight,

wealth become useless,

and intelligence cannot be applied.

–Herophilus

PART 1: post #1 write your answer to the question (250-300 words)

PART 2: post #2 Respond to one answer from your classmates with one post (between 150 and 300 words). If your post is vague or general you will be docked 2 points (see rubric).

Please finish PART 1 first, and I will send you the post of my classmates since the discussion requires a submission prior to reply. After receiving the post, I will extend the time for the reply.

Answer preview

Stress results from intense situations, environments, and conditions referred to as stressors. As a college student, I have had several stressors, for example, exams. I have experienced several physiological reactions during these stressful situations. During exam periods, I discovered that I get hungry less frequently than usual. Such a stressful situation decreases my digestive activity resulting in more extended periods in between meals. Sweating and an increased heart rate occur when in a stressful situation involving building new friendships. I have experienced severe reactions to stressful situations that…

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