Understanding Stress in the System

Stress is defined as everything that disrupts the balance within the body's system. Sensory experiences cause changes in the brain's chemical environment, with the limbic system responsible for releasing these chemicals and the liver and kidneys managing their removal. A key aspect of managing stress involves regulating the present moment experience, particularly when it exceeds an individual's tolerance level, which may lead to the recall of past responses or coping mechanisms. This creates a reliance on familiar emotional and physiological patterns to navigate stressful situations, often leading to the use of substances or behavioral addictions.