Stress and its management among people .pptx

Stress is how we react when we feel under pressure or threatened. It usually happens when we are in a situation that we don't feel we can manage or control. When we experience stress, it can be as: An individual, for example when you have lots of responsibilities that you are struggling to manage.

1. MS.DIVYA M.SC (N) LECTURER DEPEARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH NURSING GANGA COLLEGE OF NURSING

2. WHAT IS STRESS

3. INTRODUCTION Stress is the body’s automatic response to any physical or mental demand placed on it. Adrenaline is a chemical naturally produced in our body as a response to stress . Fight or Flight response is illicit.

4. DEFINITION Stress can be defined as a state of worry or mental tension caused by a difficult situation. Stress is a natural human response that prompts us to address challenges and threats in our lives.

5. EPIDERMIOLOGY The global prevalence estimate was 28.0% for depression; 26.9% for anxiety 24.1% for post-traumatic stress symptoms 36.5% for stress 50.0% for psychological distress and 27.6% for sleep problems.

6. TYPES

7. TYPES Acute stress This is short-term stress that goes away quickly. You feel it worry on the brakes, have a fight with your partner. conti....

8. Chronic stress. This is stress that lasts for a longer period of time.

9. STAGES OF STRESS Stage 1: Alarm stage The moment you first feel stressed, your body lets you know. It sounds the alarm and activity in the thyroid and adrenal glands is increased. Stage 2: Damage Control What happens, then, is it does its best to keep things as normal as possible while your body works overtime.

10. Stage 3: Recovery At some point, hopefully you've acknowledged that you've been running a marathon at a sprint pace and decided it's time to take a step back. Stage 4: Adaption Now, let's say you didn't listen to your body and you decided not to make time to recover.

11. Stage 5: Burnout And finally, should you ignore the first four stages of warning, you will eventually find yourself completely and utterly "burned out."

12. CAUSES Feel under lots of pressure. Face big changes in your life. Are worried about something. Don't have much or any control over the outcome of a situation. CONTI...

13. Have responsibilities that you find overwhelming. Don't have enough work, activities or change in your life. Experience discrimination, hate or abuse.

14. NEGATIVE EFFECTS OF STRESS 1. Physical Symptoms Weight gain/loss Unexpected hair loss Heart palpitations High blood pressure

15. Depression and anxiety. Pain of any kind. Sleep problems, such as insomnia. Autoimmune diseases. Digestive problems.

16. Skin conditions, such as eczema, stress rash. Heart disease and high blood pressure. Weight problems. Reproductive issues. Thinking and memory problems.

17. STRESS IS GOOD AND BAD TOO…. It's important to remember that stress is a natural part of life. Experiencing stress can be good, but it can also have negative effects on one's well being. What makes stress a positive or negative factor lies with how effectively the person experiencing the stress is able to manage it.

18. Signs and Symptoms of Stress Physical Poor appetite or overeating Feeing tired and fatigued Various aches and pains ---headache body ache muscle pain Nausea & abdominal Pain Sleep problems Falling sick very often e.g. fever ,cough ,cold and diarrhea ( because of lowering of immunity due to stress)

19. Feeling low Nervousness and Anxiety Excessive Anger or Depression Being easily upset Poor self confidence Low self esteem Lack of Concentration Poor performance in studies. MENTAL STRESS

20. As you begin to experience a stressful event or perceive something to be stressful psychological changes occur in your body. This experience or perception disrupts your body’s normal balance and immediately your body begins to respond to the stressor(s) as effectively as possible. ALARM STAGE

21. STRESS MANAGEMENT It is the amelioration of stress and especially chronic stress often for the purpose of improving everyday functioning.

22. STRESS MANAGEMENT TIPS Making little changes in your life can really add up to a big feeling of relief. Learn to recognize when you are feeling stressed and simple ways you can relax. Take a break. Have a cold drink, get some fresh air, or close your eyes for a minute to refocus. Stay positive to help friends and family cope with stress. Let others know you're feeling overwhelmed and tell them how they can help .  

23. Take care of yourself. ... Take care of your body. ... Make time to unwind. ... Talk to others. ... Connect with your community- or faith-based organizations. Avoid drugs and alcohol.

24. Create the habit of deep breaths

25. Be aware of your choices; you always have a choice

26. Listen to music .

27. ABC STRATEGY A = Awareness B = Balance C = Control

28. Practice time management Learn relaxation exercises. Rehearse and practice situations. Learn practical coping skills . Decrease negative self talk.  Build a network of friends. Stress Management Plan