Stress is a series of neuro-chemical
responses that the body puts forward when it senses danger. During stress, more adrenaline and cortisone group hormones are secreted than normal.
As a result, blood sugar rises, the pulse accelerates, and since the body only focuses on situations it deems urgent, it slows down the blood flow to structures such as the immune system, reproductive system and skin, and a feeling of pain.
decreases.
Sometimes, even thinking about non-existent danger situations triggers a stress reaction.
In case of chronic stress, the flow of thought is disrupted, the ability to think positively decreases, sleep disorders due to excessive
anxiety. , obsessive thoughts, concentration disorders, absent-mindedness -
forgetfulness are observed.
In cases of uncontrolled long-term stress, cell destruction increases in the parts of the brain related to
learning and memory. While the instant stress response provides increased attention-alertness, this destruction caused by chronic
stress brings serious health problems in the long term. Therefore
methods of coping with stress have been found to be effective both in reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases and in eliminating
learning-memory problems.
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