Stress is nothing but the human system's response to external and internal stimuli. Stress related responses are either 'fight' or 'flight' depending upon the person experiencing it. Many types of relief have been given for stress but they are all only symptomatic, they address it only temporarily. The cause of stress lies in the psychosomatic level. When looked into with awareness and increased Consciousness, stress can simply deflate thus causing you to de-stress. Meditation can play a major role in understanding and preventing stress. It can help you to understand that'stress to de-stress' is easier than you think!