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Distress is the most commonly-referred to type of stress, having negative implications, whereas eustress is a positive form of stress, usually related to desirable events in person's life.
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 9y agoThe difference is simple:
stress:
stress is something that has a solution; Having a deadline is stress, if you focus and work you can meet the deadline and that stress goes away.
Distress:
Distress is something that doesn't having a solution.
Distress is losing your cool in a traffic jam. There isn't anything you can do but sit and wait for it to clear,
So there is a solution to distress then. Waiting for the traffic to clear or going a different way. Or even using the time to do things that you enjoy.................
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∙ 13y agodistress is great pain, anxiety, or sorrow. eustress is stress that is deemed healthful or giving one the feeling of fulfillment.
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∙ 12y agoDistress is bad and it prevents you from achieving your goal.
Eustress is good and it helps you achieve your goal.
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What is the difference between eustress and distress?
One is the stress that perceived as positive and the other is the stress that interferes with life.
Is the opposite of stressful soothing?
Distress (bad stress) is the opposite of Eustress (good stress). Calm is between the two.
What difference between distress and eustress?
Distress is negative stress, and eustress is positive stress. Distress causes anxiety or concern, Can be short- or long-term, Is perceived as outside of our coping abilities, Feels unpleasant, Decreases performance and Can lead to mental and physical problems. Eustress, Motivates or focuses energy, Is short-term, Is perceived as within our coping abilities, Feels exciting and Improves performance.
What is difference between stress and intonation?
the differences between intonation and stress is the difference . ! :D :D hahahahahaa
Explain the effects that stress or distress can have on people?
The effects of stress include:headachessweatingtense musclesstomach achesincrease in heart rate.
What is the difference between C16 and C24 stress grading?
C8 stress
What is the difference between external stress and emotional stress?
External is out side emotional is in
What is the difference between stress and conflict?
Stress is a bodies response and conflict is a disagreement.
Is distress unhealthy type of stress?
yes
What is the difference between stress coat and stress coat plus?
The latter is more effective.
What is the difference between repetitive stress injury and repetitive strain injury?
there is no difference
What is a big word for stress?
A big word for stress is "psychological distress" or "anxiety."
