We feel stress. Every day we feel stress. There have actually been times in our lives when we have felt like we were drowning in stress. Then one evening we went to a workshop and listened to a doctor briefly explain the stress response. We were fascinated, and we were hooked. We needed to know everything we could about this important concept, and more importantly how we could use this knowledge in our own lives and to help others in their life struggles. Our extensive research on this topic has taken us on a journey of discovery, a journey of knowledge, and a journey of healing. Our goal in this book is to share with you insights on the stress response, information about our body's reactions to stress, and specific strategies to help you keep your head above water.