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None of the aforementioned factors necessarily cause stress. When we are exposed to numerous risk factors, the longer the exposure to these factors, the greater the probability of experiencing stress. The consequences will depend on the damage that stressors may cause and assess whether one can do something about it. This is, furthermore, in line with how people normally react in similar situations, the characteristics of their personality, and what is happening in their environment (the existence of social support, duration of the stressful situation, etc).

We often do not recognize when we are under stress how to prevent the negative effects of stress. Therefore, it is important to know that this is a process that takes place in several stages. It is good to know how to recognize the signs that characterize stress, to be able to react as soon as possible. As we said earlier, the consequences, especially in the later stages, reflect negatively on human functioning in all areas of life. If we ignore these early signs, we will reach the final and most serious stages of stress: burnout.

The first indication

That common ways to cope with stress are not producing the desired effect is the phenomenon of excessive enthusiasm. The person feels full of energy, has the impression that everything can be done, idealizes himself and his environment. This person wants to unrealistically solve all existing problems. A person’s environment generally not only does not react in a concerned manner, but actively supports this behavior. This is a worker, spouse, child or neighbor … “just the kind you wish to have.” At the same time, this person ignores his own needs, works very hard, skipps periods of rest and activities of joy. The logical question is: how long can this last?