COPING WITH

Prachi SanghviJoanne Thomas

M. Sc. Clinical PsychologySt. Agnes Centre for Post Graduate

Centre and Research

Prachi Sanghvi, M.Sc.Clinical Psychology

o It is body’s response to any demand or pressure.

o It is a natural response.

o It can have healthy and unhealthy effect on us.

o Positive and Negative stress

Things that can cause stressEducation

• Homework• Projects• Exam

Family

• Fights• Poor

health

Friends

• Pressure• Fights

Personal

• Body image

• Poor health

Prachi Sanghvi, M.Sc.Clinical Psychology

HOW DO WE REACT TO STRESS???

Physical Symptoms

Aches & pains

Diarrhoea/constipation

dizziness

Chest pain

Increased heart beat

Frequent cold

Prachi Sanghvi, M.Sc.Clinical Psychology

Emotional Symptoms

moodiness

Irritability

AngerSense of loneliness

sadness

Prachi Sanghvi, M.Sc.Clinical Psychology

Behavioural symptoms

EatingMore/less

Sleeping more/less

withdrawingDelaying work

Nervousness- nail-biting

Prachi Sanghvi, M.Sc.Clinical Psychology

Thinking-related

Memory problems

Concentration problems

Negative thoughts

Constant worrying

Prachi Sanghvi, M.Sc.Clinical Psychology

Mental and Physical FatigueAlso known as excessive

tiredness, exhaustion, lethargyOccurs due to previously

mentioned symptomsMental and physical fatigue

usually occurs togetherCannot function at normal levelsStress is the major cause

Prachi Sanghvi, M.Sc.Clinical Psychology

Prachi Sanghvi, M.Sc.Clinical Psychology

Coping with Stress

Getting Angry,

shouting

Sleeping /eating,

TV/video games

Health problems,Sadness,

More difficulties

More stress

Negative coping

Prachi Sanghvi, M.Sc.Clinical Psychology

POSITIVE COPINGBecome aware of your stressorsThink positive thoughtsAnswer negative self talk with positive answersTalk to people who understand youSet goals, ask for helpFocus on what you can control and let go of what

you can’tRelaxation exercisesHealthy diet and sleeping habits

Prachi Sanghvi, M.Sc.Clinical Psychology

Which leads to...Being able to bounce backSense of hopeMore energyFeel in controlBetter balance in lifeTherefore, less stress