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- 3. Extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain; the opposite of eustress.
- 6. Mental or emotional strain; often used to describe muscle tightness caused by stress.
- 7. To face and deal with responsibilities, problems, or difficulties, especially successfully or in a calm or adequate manner.
- 9. The primary stress hormone that increases sugars (glucose) in the bloodstream, among other functions.
- 12. Treatment intended to relieve or heal a disorder; can be used in the context of dealing with stress.
- 14. Extreme tiredness resulting from mental or physical exertion or illness, often related to stress.
- 17. Something that sets off a stress reaction or an episode of stress.
- 18. To be completely overpowered in mind or emotion; feeling overwhelmed by stress or responsibilities.
- 20. A mental state achieved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment, often used as a technique to manage stress.
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- 1. A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome.
- 2. The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness, which is vital in managing stress.
- 4. Activities and practices that an individual engages in regularly to reduce stress and maintain and enhance health and well-being.
- 5. Relating to the interaction of mind and body; often used when physical symptoms are caused by mental or emotional stress.
- 8. The equilibrium between personal life and career work, which when disturbed, often leads to stress.
- 10. An event or condition that causes stress.
- 11. To relax or reduce pressure, especially after a period of intense activity or stress.
- 13. A term applied to a collection of nonspecific symptoms, such as body aches, fatigue, nervousness, sleep disturbances, often linked to chronic stress.
- 15. Physical or mental collapse caused by overwork or stress.
- 16. The tendency towards a relatively stable equilibrium between interdependent elements, often disrupted by stress.
- 19. Positive stress; beneficial stress that can lead to growth or motivation.
