2Ti 3:1 (BBE)
But be certain of this, that in the last days times of trouble will come.
2Ti 3:1 (DBY)
But this know, that in [the] last days difficult times shall be there; 2Ti 3:1 (RSV) But understand this, that in
the last days there will come times of stress. It is apparent that
today, the last days almost everyone in the developed or non-developed, from
every level of society and echelon encounter the phenomenon called stress.
The
word stress may mean; pressure, strain, anxiety, constant worry, nervous,
tension, trauma, hassle. Stress can therefore be defined as the body's physical
reaction to an overwhelming, confusing or exciting situation.
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Your
body functions on two different nervous system: the sympathetic and the
para-sympathetic nervous system. When you are faced with a challenge or with danger
and your body is programmed to give a heightened response, triggered by
adrenaline. So blood rushes to the muscles and heart, your blood pressure increases,
your breathing gets shallow, and your eyes become dilated. Your body's
functioning moves away from things like your gastro-intestinal system and
metabolism, because you do not need them for this response.
The
problem is that most people function continually in that state and that causes
damage to our bodies, because it is not meant to be a prolonged condition.
When
your body is in para-sympathetic state, however, it is relaxed. Your blood
pressure drops, your breathing is deep, your muscles are relaxed and your heart
rate is down. This allows your body to repair and regenerate itself. The body
responds in a number of ways partially outlined below.
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