What is Stress? Stress is a feeling of emotional or physical tension.  A non-specific response of the body, or the body’s reaction to a demanding situation. Why Stress Happens!! Stress is a normal part of life, especially during changes in life. Childhood Adolescence Young adult Marriage Parenthood middle age Injury Moving Death of a loved one Divorce Retirement Pregnancy Define Eustress and Distress 1) EUSTRESS – Results from something good and we react positive. Examples The excitement of a roller-coaster ride, a scary movie, or a fun challenge 2) DISTRESS – Results from something bad and we react negative. Examples the death of a loved one, not getting into the college of our choice, or loosing our job.  Types of Stress Acute stress.  Its reaction occurs when symptoms develop due to a particularly stressful event. Such as Natural disasters, such as floods, fires or earthquakes. Chronic stress. Feeling pressured and overwhelmed over a long period of time. Such As aches and pains, weakness, unfocused thinking. External Stress External stress comes from the environment. Anything from noise, overcrowding and pollution to relationship/financial problems, major life changes, pressure from work/family or daily hassles.  Major life changes, such as death of a loved one, divorce,  Internal Stress Internal stress is stress that comes from within us and is often the most common cause of stress. Thoughts and feelings which cause unease such as unrealistic expectations. Examples  Putting pressure on yourself to be perfect or Fear of public speaking. Why Do We "Stress Out"? We perceive a situation as dangerous, difficult, or painful. We don't believe we have the resources to cope. What Causes Stress? Stressors- Physical, Emotional, Social Stressors are things that cause stress. Almost everything is a stressor depending on the individual. Family Relationships School Peer Groups/ Friends Discrimination Injury Sickness Fatigue Physical Stress Physical stress are physical conditions of your body and the environment that affect your physical well-being. Thirst Hunger Lack of Sleep Sickness Accidents or Catastrophes Ways to Mange Stress Find a support system. Find someone to talk to about your feelings and experiences. Change your attitude Find other ways to think about stressful situations. "Life is 10% what happens to us, and 90% how we react to it."

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2. Presentation
By
DOLEH
KHAN
2K19/GS/05
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3. Stress is a feeling of emotional or
physical tension.
A non-specific response of the
body, or the body’s reaction to a
demanding situation.
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4. •Stress is a normal part of life, especially during changes in life.
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Childhood
Adolescence
Young adult
Marriage
Parenthood
middle age
Injury
Moving
Death of a loved one
Divorce
Retirement
Pregnancy

5. – Results from
something good and we react
positive.
Examples
The excitement of a roller-coaster ride, a scary
movie, or a fun challenge
2) – Results from
something bad and we react
negative.
Examples
the death of a loved one, not getting into the
college of our choice, or loosing our job.
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Symbols

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• Acute stress. Its reaction occurs when symptoms
develop due to a particularly stressful event.
• Such as Natural disasters, such as floods, fires or
earthquakes.
• Chronic stress.
• Feeling pressured and overwhelmed over a long period of time.
• Such As aches and pains, weakness, unfocused thinking.
Types of Stress

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External stress comes from the environment.
Anything from noise, overcrowding and pollution
to relationship/financial problems, major life
changes, pressure from work/family or daily
hassles.
Major life changes, such as death of a loved
one, divorce,
External Stress

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• Internal stress is stress that comes from within us and is often
the most common cause of stress.
• Thoughts and feelings which cause unease such as unrealistic
expectations.
• Putting pressure on yourself to be perfect
• or
• Fear of public speaking.
Internal Stress

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• We perceive a
situation as
dangerous, difficult,
or painful.
• We don't believe we
have the resources
to cope.
"Stress Out"

11. Stressors-
• Stressors are things that cause stress.
Almost everything is a stressor depending on
the individual.
• Family Relationships
• School
• Peer Groups/ Friends
• Discrimination
• Injury
• Sickness
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12. Physical stress are physical conditions of your body and the environment that affect your
physical well-being.
Including these
• Thirst
• Hunger
• Lack of Sleep
• Sickness
• Accidents or Catastrophes
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13. Emotional stress are the stressors that affect
your physical and emotional well-being.
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• Worry
• Fear
• Grief
• Depression
• Anger

14. Pictures show Stress Position
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15. Social stress arise from your relationships
with other people.
• Family
• Friends
• Teachers
• Employers
• Peers
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An “Alarm Stage” which is referred to as
This is when the body reacts to the stressor.
During the alarm phase, adrenaline is released.
Anything that causes you to worry or get excited, or
causes emotional or physical changes can start the
alarm reaction.
is the body’s natural protective
technique. We react the same to both positive and
negative types of stress.
1. Engage in a fight
2. Or run for our lives Counseling for women and distress

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Backaches
Shortness of breath
Muscle tension
Difficulty sleeping
Headaches
Neck-aches
Increased blood pressure
Diarrhea
Upset stomach
Vomiting

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Negative Effects of Stress
1. Physical
- Weight gain/loss
- Unexpected hair loss
- Heart palpitations
- High blood pressure
2. Emotional
- Mood swings
- Anxiety
- Can lead to depression
• Can also lead to unhealthy coping
strategies (i.e. alcohol, drugs, etc)

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 It is a set of techniques and
programs intended to help people
deal more effectively with stress in
their life.
 Think Positively as like opportunity
 Negative increase burden or
pressure

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 One of the best and most
productive ways to handle stress
is to exercise. Exercise releases
stress reducing chemicals in the
body called Endorphins.
• Eat a Healthy Diet
Your diet can create a great deal of stress
within your body and its systems. Your
body cannot function properly without
adequate nutrition.
Get Enough Sleep

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Find a support system. Find
someone to talk to about your
feelings and experiences.
 Change your attitude
Find other ways to think about
stressful situations.
"Life is 10% what happens to us,
and 90% how we react to it."

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Set practical goals for
dealing with situations and
solving problems.
Develop realistic expectations
of yourself and others.

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Plan your time, make a schedule,
establish your priorities.

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Question Answer sessions

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