Stress and its management .pptx

For students of health science and for the whole people who struggle from stress

1. Stress Management Group 3 presentation

2. Contents Introduction to stress Types of stress Causes of stress The general adaptation syndrome Symptoms of stress Consequences of stress Management of stress

3. Stress Definition: is the nonspecific response of the body to any demand for change, whether it is caused by pleasant or unpleasant conditions. _ Hans Selye in 1936_ Stress is a normal part of life . You can experience stress from your environment, your body, your thoughts. The word stress is often regarded as negative , so you may be surprised that not all stress are bad for you .

4. Stress In psychology, " Stress " is a feeling of strain and pressure. Stress occurs when the pressure is greater than the resources . S=P>R Hans Seyle found it necessary to distinguish between two main types of stress , good stress and bad stress.

5. Types of stress 1. Eustress(Positive stress) Eustress is any kind of challenging response to the stresses the individual but with the result that they feel energized, motivated or compelled to respond or make some kind of beneficial action for themselves. Short term and drives you to accomplish greater goals

6. Types of stress 2. Distress(Negative stress) Distress is when stress, trauma, anxiety, and worry are not productive and instead of inspiring healthful action, cause the person to shut down . Long term and can slow you down and detract from your quality of life

7. Cause of stress The causes of stress are called Stressors. A stressor is any event, experience, or environmental response that causes stress in an individual. There are two forms of stressors: External stressors Internal stressors

8. External stressors Major life changes Work or School Relationship difficulties Financial worries Being too busy Children and family

9. Internal stressors Inability to accept uncertainty Pessimism Negative self talk Unrealistic expectations Rigid thinking, lack of flexibility All­-or-nothing attitude Need to always be perfect

10. The general adaptation syndrome A theory developed by Selye that suggests that a person´s response to a stressor consists of three stages: Alarm Resistance Exhaustion

11. Stages of response to stress ALARM STAGE When we experience a stressful event or perceive something to be stressful, psychological changes occur in the body. This experience or perception disrupts the normal balance of the body. The body immediately begins to respond to the stressor as effectively as possible.

12. RESISTANCE STAGE When our body attempts to cope or adapt to the stressor, bringing it back into homeostasis , our natural state of balance. EXHAUSTION STAGE This stage, the stressor is not being managed effectively and the body and mind are not able to repair the damage . This leads to physical, mental and emotional health problems Stages of response to stress

13. The general adaptation syndrome

14. Symptoms of stress Stress can affect all aspects of life and symptoms may be: Emotional symptoms Behavioral symptoms Cognitive symptoms Physical symptoms

15. Symptoms of stress Emotional symptoms Loss of confidence Apprehension Indifference Depression Irritability Insomnia Behavioral symptoms Substance abuse Loss of appetite Accident prone Restlessness Loneliness insomnia

16. Symptoms of stress Cognitive symptoms Worrying Indecision Negativity Foggy thinking Hasty decisions Impaired judgement Physical symptoms Fatigue Headaches Taut muscles Skin irritations Frequent infections Constricted breathing

17. Consequences of stress Depression Mood and behavioral changes Perfectionism Physical illnesses like peptic ulcer, arthritis, colitis, hypertension and MI Burn out

18. Consequences of stress

19. Coping with stress Efforts to control, reduce, or learn to tolerate the threats that lead to stress are known as coping. Here are the steps to manage stress: Identify if you are stressed Identify the stressor Identify the reason for the stressor Select an appropriate stress management Evaluate

20. Stress Management techniques Identify your triggers Organize your time Address some of the causes Accept things that you can´t change Avoid using caffeine, alcohol and nicotine. Get involved in physical activity Focus on getting more sleep

21. Stress management techniques Try out relaxation techniques Talk with someone Maintain a stress diary Take full control Time management Saying NO is important Keep a positive attitude

22. Importance of stress management Vital for maintaining overall health. Boosts the mood. Improve the immune system. More productivity. Prevent 80% of the disease from stress.