If you are in a frightening situation that you are not able to control, you experience situational stress. A conflicting situation, job loss, loss of status or acceptance from the members in your group, getting laid off, committing a major mistake or entering a dangerous area may lead you to experience this type of stress. Some situations like childhood abuse, family life with domestic violence, criminal assaults and bullying in schools may lead to stress disorder. Situational Stress Symptoms Situational stress often occurs suddenly and is opposite of chronic stress. Recognizing the physical and emotional situational stress symptoms can help you manage it better. The initial reaction to a stress situation is a feeling of anxiety. You may feel bloating or your stomach knots. You may withdraw into yourself and find it difficult to answer when others ask you about something. Low mood, poor sleep, poor concentration and irritability are the psychological symptoms experienced by some people. A sick feeling, fast heart beat, chest pain, headache and breathing difficulties are some of the physical situational stress symptoms, which may last for several days. If you experience chronic situational stress or encounter stress, you need to seek immediate help, as it can cause some other health complications. Situational Stress Treatment Options Stress symptoms usually disappear, once the stressful event is over. However, if you have severe or prolonged symptoms, you need to look for appropriate situational stress treatment options. • The best way to deal with this type of stress is ...

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