Stressors In Life

Stressors are something that causes a state of strain or tension. They can place a tremendous burden on relationships or a single individual in life. There are two types of stressors: external and internal. External stressors are situations and events that happen. Some examples include major life changes, adverse physical conditions/environments, social interactions, organizational factors or difficult events.

Internal stressors are the most common type of stress and they are the source that are inside us. They are thoughts and feelings that pop up into our heads and cause us to feel unease. These can include uncertainties, unrealistic expectations, apprehensions, fear, anger, misinterpretations or low self-esteem. Some stress can motivate people, but if it becomes long-term it can seriously interfere with life.

Back when I was in college, I had a stress journal in which I wrote this I called: A Traumatic Experience

"Into our lives a little rain must fall, but it seems that once or twice it becomes a devastating flood, and we subsequently get pulled under and washed away in the currents. Broken bones, the death of a close friend or loved one, and child abuse are just a handful of life's many tragedies. "Tragedy," it is said, "keeps a person humble." It can also leave physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual scars that may take a lifetime to heal. Times like these are often referred to as "the dark nights of the soul."

Reaction may vary, but immediately after experiencing a tragedy, people sometimes talk nervously. This is one of the initial manifestations of grief. This stage is often followed by withdrawal and eventually by a slow reemergence into society. These types of experiences from years ago can affect our outlook and behavior on several issues, often without our knowledge. If you have been spared a personal tragedy, consider yourself lucky. If you have experienced an event of this nature and wish to recount it here, feel free to do so. How did you feel, and how do you feel now?"

Jenni