It taught me strategies to pinpoint my stress triggers, take a deep breath and step back from my usual responses.

But when stress triggers smoking or drinking, the risks are multiplied, and the results are irreversible.

Chronic stress triggers a complex interaction of psychological and physical responses in the male body.

Visitors are probably the main stress triggers.

More people than ever now suffer from stress.

Animal-rights advocates insist that scientific studies conclude that animals subjected to training and transportation, along with frequent performances, can suffer from stress and injuries.

While in captivity, his parents received a letter, left, in which he said he was suffering from stress and fear.

One in eight workers say they have been bullied by their boss, while nine per cent have suffered from stress as a result of their supervisor.

I once read an article that said that typical symptoms of stress are eating too much, impulse buying and driving too fast.

Another study found that 80 per cent report symptoms of stress and anxiety.

People also attend stress management workshops which introduce methods for recognising and dealing with the symptoms of stress including advice on diet, sleep, exercise and relaxation techniques.

Important indicators include injuries and symptoms of stress, but could also be worn clothing or a lack of belongings, avoiding eye contact or appearing reluctant to talk to strangers.

Symptoms of stress are manifested both physiologically and psychologically.

At that age, my family went through a period of tremendous stress.

This tension between being holy and accepting our humanity can create tremendous stress and self-doubt that, if unchecked, can cause a pastor to snap.

When the air traffic controllers were on strike, one of their chief complaints was that no one realized the tremendous stress from being responsible for the lives of people.

We are overscheduled and without wiggle room, and that's what causes such tremendous stress.

This has caused tremendous stress between the two of them.

Eventually, unable to withstand the stress, it breaks down.

Synthetic materials do not always withstand the stresses and strains of the heavy wear endured by first-class players.

It was certainly not near vertical, as these early aircraft could not withstand the stresses of a sustained vertical dive.

Modern manufactured sewing threads may be finished with wax or other lubricants to withstand the stresses involved in sewing.

Either of these designs offers dramatically better ability to withstand the stresses of daily wear and the occasional accident.

Is this work-related stress or due to problems outside work?

A quarter have called in sick due to work-related stress.

A quarter of sick days can be attributed to work-related stress.

But less so if it's work-related stress - being off sick just avoids the issue.

Employers have a duty to control work-related stress and ensure the health of employees, regardless of the urgency of deadlines.