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By: Javaria Zahra
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What is Stress?
Stress consists of environmental demands
that lead to automatic responses. It can bedefined as a stimulus.
Stress is a persons response to events thatare threatening or challenging.
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Mental and physical condition thatoccurs when a person must adjust or
adapt to the environment Includes marital and financial
problems
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What is stressor?
Stressors are the situations or events which
cause stress.
Whether it is a paper or an exam deadline, afamily problem, or even the ongoing threat ofa terrorist attack, life is full of circumstancesand events known as stressors that producethreats to our well-being
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Environmental
Physiological Emotional
(psycho-social)
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Negative
Uncontrollable Ambiguous
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Stressor
High Stress
Low Stress
StressAppraisal
See stressoras a challenge
See stressoras a threat
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Commitment
Control Challenge
Individuals high in Hardiness
have fewer stress related problems
due to the way they perceive stressand the coping mechanisms theyuse (approach coping instead of
avoidance coping).
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In 1936, Hans Selye, a physician,
introduced the General Adaptation
Syndrome (GAS), a description of thebiological response to sustain and
unrelenting physical stress.
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Phase 1
The Alarm Reaction
Phase 2
Resistance
Phase 3
Exhaustion
ANS activated by
stress
Damage occurs/
organism adapts to
stress
Organism dies
/suffers irreversible
damage
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Responses to
Stress
Physiological Cognitive
Emotional
Behavioral
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Be physically activeGet sufficient sleepBuild strong social support
system
Allow time for recreationEngage in effective timemanagement
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Step 1 Establish priorities
Step 2 Monitor current time use
Step 3 Analyze time use Step 4 Make a schedule
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Provides a break
from reality
(Time Outhypothesis)
Improves mood
and self-esteem
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Distraction Self Satisfaction
Muscle Relaxation Boost Self-esteem
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Informational
Material
Emotional
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Coping with Stress
OutcomeStress
Use Problem-focusedCoping Strategies
Stressor
within yourcontrol
Stressorout of yourcontrol
Use Emotion-focusedCoping Strategies
The choice ofcopingstrategydepends on thenature of the
stressor
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Problem-focused Problem Solving
Assertiveness Seeking active social
support
Avoidant Ignoring
Escaping
Emotion-focused Praying
Relaxing Exercising
Seeking passive socialsupport
Appraisal-focused Cognitive restructuring
Knowledge/skills
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Quick "time out" Jacobson's progressive relaxation Autogenic training Biofeedback Meditation / imagery Exercise
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Deep breathing
Take mind off of problems
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Involves alternate contraction and
relaxation of muscles
Teaches person to identify stress-related tension in the body
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Combines deep rhythmic breathing
with soothing imagery
Feelings of heaviness and warmthfacilitate process
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Utilizes machines that monitor physiologicalresponses
Useful for decreasing tension headaches,asthma attacks, hypertension and phobias.
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Relies on deep breathing
Facilitated by images of peace and
relaxation
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Psycho Physiological disorders are the physicaldiseases produced in part by
Psychological factors Stress According to DSM IV psychological factors affecting
physical conditions. Psycho Physiological Disorders are genuine physical
disorders caused or worsened by emotional factors.Psycho Physiological Disorders, such as Asthma,Hypertension Headache and Gastritis, arecharacterized by genuine physical symptoms that arecaused by or can be worsened by emotional factors.
Such disorders usually affect organs and tissues.
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They involve the Autonomic nervous systemand cause problems of following main
systems: - CARDIO VASCULAR
GASTROINTESTINAL
ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
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Health Problems with
Excessive Stress
CHD and stroke Gastrointestinal
problems such asulcers
Impaired immunesystem
Insomnia
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Direct effect
Raises blood pressure
Impairs immune system Indirect effect
Less positive behaviors(exercise, healthy diet, lack of sleep)
More negative behaviors(drinking, smoking, unhealthy diet)
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Stress is a naturalpart of life but with
appropriate stressmanagementtechniques you canlearn to manage itmore effectively.
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You may notbe able to
smooth outthe surf,but you can
learn to ridethe waves!
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