Adrenaline gives the body energy and helps us react quickly in stressful situations. Adrenal fatigue is when a person feels constantly tired after long periods of stress.
People can deal with stress in healthy ways by exercising, talking to someone they trust, getting enough sleep, relaxing, and managing their time well.
A traumatic event can change how the brain reacts to fear and stress, making a person feel anxious, unsafe, or emotionally affected for a long time.
People can heal from PTSD through therapy, support from others, healthy coping skills, and sometimes medication.
Symptoms of clinical depression include sadness, low energy, loss of interest, trouble sleeping, changes in appetite, and difficulty concentrating.
Four causes of depression are:
Trauma or loss — healing can happen through therapy and support.
Stress — healing can happen with rest, balance, and stress management.
Loneliness — healing can happen through healthy relationships and connection.
Chemical imbalance — healing can happen with professional treatment or medication.
Two causes of addiction are:
Stress or emotional pain — people may use substances or habits to escape feelings.
Peer pressure — people may start addictive behaviours to fit in with others.
People can break addictions by getting support and building healthy habits. For example, they can attend therapy or support groups, and replace harmful habits with exercise or hobbies.