Chapter seven references both “distress” and “hyperstress”; distress being when we feel as if were not in control, and hyperstress is when we take on too many tasks at once. While they each have their own definitions and triggers, often you will see them on display at once. Hyperstress can lead to distress if the individual feels overwhelmed and overworked. Sometimes I picture managing multiple stressors like spinning plates. You can only spin so many at once before the whole system comes crashing down. Hyperstress is caused by being pulled in all different directions at once, your attention is directed in too many different places and you loose focus. This loss of control can leave you feeling as if things are “happening to you”, like you lack the power to handle the situation on your own, therefore causing distress.
-Ben
I like how you referenced the spinning of plates. It really helps put the idea you are saying into a nice visual. You're right you can only juggle so much before it becomes to much to handle no matter how great you think you are.
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