Lesson on Stress for counseling students

1. Thahir Noorul Isra
B.A, MSW (M&P),M.Phil(Psy.SW)
Email: israanas@gmail.com
Mob: 077-6231276
Stress

2. What is Stress ?
 “ Any problem or situation that a person
finds difficult to face and cope with can be
called stress”
 “Stress can be defined as an unrest or
uncomfortable situation which arises by
unexpected life incidence to an any person
in day to day life”.
 “ Unpleasant feelings of body and mind ”
Stress is a fact of life. Our world is just
"stressful" these days. Then, on top of that,
we all have circumstances, situations, and
activities that add to that "baseline" stress
and can produce anxiety.

3. Stress Events

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5. Causes of Stress
 More responsibilities
 Less responsibilities
 Lack of resource
 Low wagers - Unwanted career or job
 Low dignity
 Poor work environment
 No Promotions
 Lack of appreciation
 Access to machinery equipment
 Unnecessary Forcemeat
 Lack of Cooperation
 Lack of information system
 Transport difficulties
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6. Cont….
 External Factors
 Health Problems - chronic illnesses
 Family Conflicts
 Problem of Children
 Lack of relaxation
 Low income - stress of poverty
 Sexual Problems
 Difficulty in Maintaining Social Status
 unhappy marriage, - Relationship conflicts
 Traumatic experiences
 Political problems
 Dysfunctional families.
Causes of Stress

7. Stress Cycle
Stress
Worries
Muscle
Tense
Complaints
Headache, Tiredness

8. Stress Cycles

9. Types of Stress
Acute Stress - Acute stress is the most widely experienced one, since it
typically is caused by the daily demands and pressures
encountered by each one of us. While the word “stress”
connotes a negative impression, acute stress is what
actually brings about excitement, joy and thrill in our lives.
Would end sooner.
Symptoms:
Emotional distress, such as anger, anxiety, irritability,
and acute periods of depression
Physical problems, such as headache, pain, stomach
upset, dizziness, heart, palpitations,
shortness of breath, hypertension
and bowel disorders

10. Types of Stress
Episodic Stress –
Recurrent Stress
Acute stress that is suffered too frequently is called
episodic stress. This type of stress is usually seen in
people who make self-inflicted, unrealistic or
unreasonable demands which get all clamored up and
bring too much stress in their attempt to accomplish these
goals. Also also typically observed in people with “Type A”
personality
Symptoms:
Mental signs overly competitive, aggressive, demanding,
sometimes tense and argument
Physical Signs, Longer periods of intermitted depression,
anxiety disorders and emotional
distress, similar symptoms found in
acute stress,

11. Types of Stress
Chronic Stress – Chronic stress is the total opposite of acute stress; it’s not
exciting and thrilling, but dangerous and unhealthy. Chronic
stress tears the life of a person apart his mind, body or
spirit.
Symptoms:
Mental signs , sudden irritability, tension, problems with
concentration, difficulty in sleeping narrowed
perception, frequent feelings of fatigue.
Physical Signs, Longer periods of intermitted depression,
anxiety disorders and emotional distress,
similar symptoms found in acute stress,

12. Signs and Symptoms of
Stress
 Getting angry easily
 Poor concentration
 Thinking about the same things again
and again
 People may find it hard to describe their
symptoms and know what is wrong.
Changes in the mind
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13.  Tiredness
 Headache
 Tense muscles
 Poor appetite
 Vague pain . Ex: arms, legs or chest
 Disturbed menstruation in females
 Decrease in sexual desire or functions in both sex
(male)
Changes in the body

15.  Reduced activity or energy
 Over Activity
 Restlessness
 Taking alcohol or drugs
 Difficulty in concentrating on one task
 Sleep problems
Changes in Behavior

16.  Arguments
 Disagreements
 Misunderstandings
 Dependence on others For decisions and support
Changes in relationships

17. ;
Stress Management
 Sufficient sleep
 Intake sufficient water
 Change positive Environment
 Maintain healthy relationship
 Physical exercises /Sports/Leisure
 Spiritual Development
 Development of professional skills
 Time management
 Cleanliness / bathing
 Nutrition food
 Counseling- Relaxation, Music, Art, healthy chat
 Medication
 Focus quality of life
Techniques

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