There are many shades and types of stress. Family discord or housing issue, division of property - and now there is a bright flash of painful emotional tension with unpredictable consequences. And there are no stress pills, and they are unlikely to appear very soon. In this book, the author conducts a kind of stress excursion. Traveling through the pages will begin to understand the biological nature of stress. And also learn about all the dark corners of our psyche, behind which stress, like a robber, lies in wait for people, overcoming obstacles to achieving happiness and harmony. Editorial comment: This book is a guide to the topic of stress, always relevant and exciting for absolutely everyone. An unusual perspective on the disclosure of the problem will enrich the reader not only with the skills with which you can neutralize the negative impact of stressful situations, but also with new knowledge about the history of this phenomenon, which is at the intersection of psychology and sociology.