For other kinds of stress, see Stress (disambiguation). "Stressed out" redirects here. For other uses, see Stressed Out (disambiguation). In psychology, stress is a feeling of emotional strain and pressure.[1] Stress is a type of psychological pain. Small amounts of stress may be beneficial, as it can improve athletic performance, motivation and reaction to the environment. Excessive amounts of st
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