The third type of response is the prolonged response also referred to as chronic stress which is a response to a trigger that is unrelenting or repetitive that can be caused by work related situation, the domestic stress, unsolved financial stress and such prolonged triggers.

Stress, if not checked can be harmful to the individual but also the immediate family or those living around the victim. Hence, there is absolute need to tackle stress as soon as it shows signs as discussed above. These responses may include though not restricted to; a) Talking about it, this should be encouraged. The victim should talk about it with the family members, friends, colleagues, counselor etc. b). Taking a break, which may include going to a place one rarely goes to or doing some activities they rarely do but enjoy, it may also involve indulging in picnics or long travel holidays, engaging in an activity that engages the mind of the individual and takes his concentration off the stressful situations. c). Prioritizing; which involves trying to pick out what to deal with first at home or at work since this will help relieve the pressure on the victim. d). Spiritual nourishment;...

If a victim has already gone through the aforementioned therapy there is significance in one committing to the religious inclination of their choice that gives them the inner filling, some engage in meditation. d). The individuals who are susceptible to stress should be encouraged to take part in physical activities like sports regularly so as to relieve the possibly accumulated stress in their daily activities, this is one of the best ways of keeping off stress as suggested by Gill (2009).
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