Ejercicio de Habilidad Verbal — UNMSM

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We’ve always heard people talking about stress and anxiety, but do we really know about them? Are they similar or different? Both of them are emotional responses, but stress is typically caused by something that comes from the outside and is felt in a negative way, as a burden. This external stimulus can be short-term, such as a work deadline or a fight with a loved one, or long-term, such as being unable to work, discrimination, or chronic illness. People under stress experience mental and physical symptoms, such as irritability, anger, fatigue, digestive troubles, and difficulty sleeping. Anxiety, on the other hand, is defined by persistent, sudden excessive worries that don’t go away even in the absence of a stressor. Anxiety leads to a nearly identical set of symptoms as stress. Psychologist S. Lupinacci from the Psychoanalytic Association says: “If you are anxious you could feel, for example, that you want to give up, get away, cry. Also, certain physical symptoms might manifest, such as palpitations, or having not enough air to breath. I think you could feel that with the two, anxiety or stress; they are very similar”. Both mild stress and mild anxiety respond well to analogous coping mechanisms. Physical activity, a nutritious and varied diet, and good sleep are a good starting point. However, if you feel that either stress or anxiety are affecting your day-to-day routine, consider visiting a mental health professional. Most scientists agree that people under stress or anxiety should learn to know their mind, and be prepared to deal with the external world. A more integrated and mature personality can always handle better with more stress and anxiety.

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