Stress can be triggered by most things. Most often or not, however, it’s initiated by a reaction to mental or emotional pressures – moments when we feel like we are losing control. But sometimes there’s no reason at all. When we feel scared, apprehensive or worried, our bodies release stress hormones, such as cortisol and adrenaline.
If you’re experiencing recurring stress, then it’s important to try and identify why this might be the case. The more we understand our causes, the more equipped we are to manage and deal with our stress. Here are a number of potential common causes:
- Work: when someone mentions stress, we automatically think about the workload. It’s usually the most common cause of stress-related issues. Businesses put a lot of pressure on people, and consequently, employees put a lot of pressure on themselves. This also applies to people without a job. The search can be incredibly demoralising and you may feel like you’re in a race against time