Stress And Anxiety Case Study

Introduction

Stress is a normal physical phenomenon, a natural response to certain events and situations that we all may face in some form or another. While it may often serve as a protective force that drives us to push through challenges, to perform better or to fight away threats, it is also capable of doing more harm than good. Stress can upset our bodily functioning, especially when it becomes chronic. It can increase one’s anxiety levels or maintain already high levels of anxiety.

Stress and anxiety are inter-related. When stress is not managed adequately, anxiety can be created. Anxiety in turn can affect our coping mechanisms, make our lives seem harder to cope with, and cause us to perceive our conditions as more stressful. Thus when studying people who are stressed, it is useful to examine their anxiety and then arrive at a stress management plan that deals with that anxiety.

but even in its mild form it can create a great imbalance in an individual’s health and well being. Even if it is not pathological, anxiety can affect daily functioning and cause distress to the person.

Moreover, stress and anxiety take a toll on the person’s positivity. A person under stress or in a state of anxious apprehension tends to have more of a negative affect and find less room for positive emotions, at least for the short span during which anxiety is experienced. This can, in turn, affect their entire world view and gradually lead to a loss of psychological well being. It is therefore very crucial to take note of it and address it through effective measures by managing stress and