Hello! A review of the basics of stress- Stress is the reaction of the brain and body to situations that put us in harm's way. The stressor may be a physical threat or a psychological threat. The stress response is our body's attempt to keep us safe from harm. When we are under stress, the chemistry ( chemicals) in our brain changes. The change in the chemicals in our brain affects our thinking patterns. 
The "fight or flight" response means that we have two basic ways of protecting ourselves when faced with a threat. We can run (flee) or try to overcome the threat ( fight). Good stress is when we can take on the problem at hand and return to the feeling of safety afterwards.  Bad stress occurs when we have no or little control over the results. Body and brain chemistry become overreactive and get out of balance- this is known as the "freeze response". We have posts listed below on Coping Skills, A Coping Skill Toolbox, and more.  Learning how to improve at dealing with stressors in your daily life will lessen the chance of being in the " freeze mode".  Staying in the "freeze mode", also referred to as chronic stress on a long-term basis, impacts your physical and immune health.  We are here to support you in learning ways to deal with ongoing stressors.  Please let us know if you have any questions.