How is a stress meditation script different from a general relaxation one?

A stress script targets the body’s alertness response directly, using longer exhales and tension release to signal safety, whereas a general relaxation script often aims for pleasant calm alone. Stress scripts also tend to name the stress rather than skip past it, which helps you feel understood before it starts to soften. They usually stay shorter and more practical, since a stressed mind has less patience for long, wandering guidance.