Stress

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