ABSTRACT
Post traumatic stress is experienced following what is termed a traumatic incident. Depression is one of the most severe of the stress-related symptoms and usually only takes effect once an individual has been experiencing stress for a considerable period of time. Burn-out is the term used to describe someone who is suffering from extreme stress that tends to have built up over a period of time. Hypertension can be associated with stress and high blood pressure is associated with strokes; add to this an individual’s physical predisposition to particular medical conditions, and stress could bring about health problems. Being stressed is a tiring experience. When people are stressed, they turn to alcohol, cigarettes, other drugs, or food as a way of coping. As a general rule, people who are experiencing stress-related difficulties should steer well clear of alcohol or other mood-altering drugs.
