Step-by-step explanation:
Certain events are natural stressors (think: a new job, a traumatic accident, a cancer diagnosis, a big move, or an unexpected tax payment that’s due). As for the rest of life’s stress-inducers, “it’s really all about interpretation,” says Gupta. “What we see with patients is that some event happens, and based on what the patient has experienced in the past, they’ll react with a certain level of stress and discomfort, or be calm.”
The causes of stress can also feel more amorphous. You might experience stress when you feel that you’ve lost your purpose in life or that you’re not relating to friends or a spouse. “The triggers really vary widely,” she says.
Some stressors, however, stand out: Studies have shown that money and work tend to be common sources of stress.