Can be defined as an imbalance between perceived environmental demands on the individual and his/her perceived response. Stress is therefore not something that happens to us, but the way in which we respond to what happens

Can be defined as a bodily and/or mental injury caused by an external agent. Incidents such as a sudden unexpected, 'near to death like' experience. The difference is that the individual's defense mechanisms break down trauma, and that the person can no longer function adequately.

A condition of severe despondency along with feelings of inadequacy, insecurity and pessimism regarding the future and also social withdrawal and lowered psychomotorial activity.

It is just that thing that will determine your future. It is something you do so often it becomes easy. It is a behaviour that you keep repeating. Negative habits breed negative consequences, successful create positive rewards

Having an uncontrollable abnormal need or desire for a drug. In it's strictest sense the term "addiction" refers to physical dependance on drugs. An addiction absolves us from having responsibility and/or accountability for our lives

An excessive or addictive use of mood-altering drugs for non-medical purposes. The usage of any drugs for too long for the wrong reason and excessive dosage is abuse.


 
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ANXIETY is a normal reaction of the organism to stress and danger. As such it may occur as a transient emotion, chronic mood state or a lifelong personality trait. The term ANXIETY STATE is used to denote a morbid condition characterised by pervasive anxiety with or without somatic symptoms

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