Stress becomes ____ when we begin to sense a loss of our feelings of security and adequacy.

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Distress is the type of stress that arises when we perceive a situation as being threatening and we feel a loss of control. This can trigger negative emotions and physical symptoms such as anxiety, irritability, and fatigue. In contrast, eustress and functional stress are both positive types of stress that can help us feel motivated, energized, and focused. Fight-or-flight stress is another term for the body's physiological response to acute stress, which prepares us to either face a threat or flee from it.

Stress Becomes ____ When We Begin to Sense a Loss