By Elson Haas, MD

It seems like stress is just an unavoidable part of today’s fast-paced, competitive world. But is it really? Stress is the body’s instinctive response to external environmental cues, as well as to one’s inner thoughts and feelings. It is how you react to perceived danger — the “fight or flight” response, for example. But you do have some control over how stress operates in your life. Below, see the 7 different types of stress and read on for 9 methods for combating it.

1. PHYSICAL: intense exertion, manual labor, lack of sleep, travel
2. CHEMICAL: drugs, alcohol, caffeine, nicotine and environmental pollutants such as cleaning chemicals or pesticides
3. MENTAL: perfectionism, worry, anxiety, long work hours
4. EMOTIONAL: anger, guilt, loneliness, sadness, fear
5. NUTRITIONAL: food allergies, vitamin and mineral deficiency
6. TRAUMATIC: injuries or burns, surgery, illness, infections, extreme temperatures
7. PSYCHO-SPIRITUAL: troubled relationships, financial or career pressures, challenges with life goals, spiritual alignment and general state of happiness

Next: 9 Ways to Fight Stress

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