This document defines stress and discusses types of stress, factors that cause stress, common reactions to stress, symptoms of stress, individual and group techniques for reducing stress, and general suggestions for managing stress. It identifies three main types of stress: basic stress, cumulative stress, and traumatic stress. It also outlines factors related to the individual and deployment that can cause stress, such as health, abilities, communication difficulties, and living/working conditions. Common stress reactions include mood fluctuations, feelings of sadness or anxiety, and changes in energy levels.

1. Stress Management

2. DEFINITION OF STRESS
Stress is the physical and psychological
process of reacting with events or
situations that place extraordinary
pressure upon a human being.

3. .Definition
Such events are usually sudden and
often involve physical or emotional
loss, such as witnessing casualties
or disasters or the serious injury or
death of a relative, friend or coworker

4. TYPES OF STREES
1- Basic Stress
2- Cumulative Stress
3-Traumatic Stress

6. :Factors OF STREES
1.Factors Related to the Individual:
- Personal health;
- Personal abilities;
- Previous deployment and experience;
- Attitude toward the assignment;
- Confidence in self and in the unit;
- Sense of security in family relationships.
- Factors Related to the Separation

7. :Factors OF STREES
2- Factors Related to the Deployment:
- Nature of the mission, particularly if
ambiguous;
- Length of the mission, especially if
uncertain;
- Difficulty of communication (mail, phone);
- Geographical location (terrain, weather);
- Living and working conditions;

8. Common Reactions for
Stress
- Anticipation of loss, loneliness;
- Fluctuations in energy level and mood;
- Feelings of sadness, anger,
excitement,
- restlessness, anxiety, tension,
frustration,
- resentment, depression, fear.

9. Symptoms and Signs of
Stress
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Headache
Sweating
Dry mouth, difficulty swallowing
Abdominal pain
Rapid or irregular heart rate
Diarrhea or frequent need to urinate
Fatigue
Sleeping difficulties and nightmares
Decreased concentration

11. Individual Techniques for
:Reducing Stress
- Breathing, muscle relaxation and
meditation skills;- Self-talk techniques:
self-motivation;
- Positive imaging techniques;
- Drawing upon spiritual, moral or ethical
resources;

12. Group Techniques For
:Reducing Stress
- Building social networks and unit cohesion;
- Encouragement and use of humour;
- Anger control and negotiation skills
(role-playing scenarios)
- Meaningful physical activities and recreation.
- Common symptoms of post-mission stress:

13. General Suggestions: The following
guidelines have been found to be effective in
stress management strategy development:
identify sources of stress;
- Manage time well;
- Accept creative challenges;
-Get enough sleep;
- Rest or conserve strength;
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14. General Suggestions
-Eat regularly;
- Control intake of alcohol, tobacco, etc.;
- Make time for relaxation and physical
exercise;
- Develop satisfying friendships and
relationships;
- Have a positive attitude;
- Have a sense of humour ; laugh often,etc