Stressz
Stressz is a neologism used to describe the experience and biological processes associated with stress. While not recognized as a formal medical term, stressz is sometimes employed in psychology discussions to emphasize the spectrum from fleeting, adaptive stress to persistent, maladaptive states that may affect mood, cognition, and physical health. The term with a z is often encountered in online communities, pop culture, and some self-help contexts to underscore intensity or duration of the stress response.
Physiology and concept: Stressz involves activation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis and the autonomic nervous system. In
Measurement and evaluation: There is no standardized metric for stressz beyond existing stress scales and physiological
Management and implications: Core strategies include adequate sleep, regular physical activity, balanced nutrition, social support, and
Relation to broader concepts: Stressz overlaps with established concepts of acute stress, chronic stress, distress, and