Everyone has felt the weight of the world bearing down on them at some point in their life. Whether they know it or not, it's a symptom of stress. Throughout this article, I will discuss stressors, types of stress, stress-related disorders, and ultimately how to cope with stress. Stress can cause psychological, physiological and sociological effects. By definition, stress is any “uncomfortable emotional experience accompanied by predictable biochemical, physiological, and behavioral changes.” (Baum 1990) There are three levels of stress: acute, episodic and chronic. The most common type of stress is called acute stress. These are short-term events that are often caused by a psychological disorder that can last up to a month. It's a long list of errands to accomplish, a dent on your brand new car, your child's bad behavior at school, etc. recognize symptoms of acute stress and spread easily because they cause no long-term damage. These are stresses that arise and are managed and then reappear. Chronic stress is considered the most dangerous. that chronic stress can contribute to the development of serious illnesses, such as heart disease, depression, and obesity (Baum 1990). Chronic stress usually arises from exposure to traumatic events and painful childhood experiences. Exposure to chronic stressors can affect a person's behavior, beliefs, and activities. Chronic stress does not diffuse easily and normally requires outside help such as therapy groups, individual sessions from therapists and psychiatrists. An American Psychological Association article written by Lyle H. Miller, PhD, and Alma Dell Smith, PhD......middle of article......alone or there's no way that they improve. Not everyone is familiar with stress and the effects it can cause. If we educate individuals on this topic, they will be more likely to help themselves and others. We seek the future progression of the human race.ReferencesBaum, A. (1990). “Stress, intrusive images, and chronic distress,” Health Psychology, Vol. 6, p. 653-675. Retrieved from www.apa.org Miller H. Lyle, PhD. (2014). “Stress” taken from www.apa.orgGoldberg. Joseph, M.D. (2014). “Posttraumatic Stress Disorder” Retrieved from www.Webmd.comLarson Karen, MD, Stanley J. Swierzewski, III, MD (2007). “Stress Overview” Retrieved from www.Healthcommunities.comVeterans Affairs. (2014). “PTSD” Retrieved from www.ptsd.va.govCoon Denis, John O. Mitterer (2013). “Health, stress and adaptation” Introduction to psychology, pp. 469.