Stress affects billions of people. The most common form of stress is in the career field we work in, and where we work.Today, work related stress is even more difficult (or stressful) than anyone could ever manage. Stress causes disease, and plays a role in how we can successfully perform. Another word for stress is tension. When a person experiences stress, many symptoms present themselves. Your heart rate increases, headaches can develop, and you can become irritated more easily. Those who are employed at a place where it is like a pressure cooker - are prone to experiencing stress. Understanding how to manage, minimize, and deal with stress can help you be more relaxed and deal appropriately with the stress you are experiencing.