Resilience: Reflection 1.1: Stress and my neurons
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When thinking about the elastic band and the glass of water, the point is that our brains our designed to handle some stress, especially when it’s short-lived. New elastic bands can withstand some stretching and twisting, and we can hold a glass of water quite easily for a short period of time. However, when we repeatedly stretch an elastic band or are required to carry something heavy for long periods of time, the elastic gets frail and our arm may get shaky.
As a result of long-term stress, our behaviour may change in different ways, including becoming more fatigued, irritable, impatient, and other emotional responses. We may also lack focus, have clouded thinking, or experience changes in our social behaviour, appetite, or physical comfort.
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Short-term and long-term stress impact cognition and brain health differently. For example, think about what it’s like to stretch a new elastic band VS a heavily used elastic band. The new elastic band feels strong and can withstand some pressure, but the old elastic band may be frail and more likely to snap under pressure. Another way to think about it is holding a glass of water. At first, it may seem light, but after a while, it starts to feel heavy. Eventually, it may get too heavy and you will drop it, breaking the glass.
What do you think the above comparisons have to do with stress and your brain? In 1-2 sentences, describe how you think long-term stress impacts your brain and provide an example of how your behaviour might change as a result of long-term stress.
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