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HMLithman Posted 20 years ago
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Confused...

What are the differences between:

STRESS

DISTRESS

Or are they similar? Emotion: surprise
  

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Hi, What are the differences Here are a few general comments. STRESS Refers to pressure. Can be both physical, the truck's heavy weight stressed the bridge , and mental, he was stressed by his financial problems.

  • Hi, What are the differences Here are a few general comments.
  • STRESS Refers to pressure.
  • Can be both physical, the truck's heavy weight stressed the bridge , and mental, he was stressed by his financial problems.
  • A reasonable level of stress is a normal part of life.
  • DISTRESS This is almost always used in regard to one's mental state.
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Hi,

What are the differences Here are a few general comments.

STRESS Refers to pressure. Can be both physical, the truck's heavy weight stressed the bridge, and mental, he was stressed by his financial problems. A reasonable level of stress is a normal part of life.

DISTRESS This is almost always used in regard to one's mental s

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