There are three main types of stress: acute stress, episodic acute stress, and chronic stress. Acute stress is a short-term stress response to traumatic events and involves anxiety, fear, and flashbacks. Episodic acute stress occurs when someone experiences acute stress frequently, feeling constantly under pressure. Chronic stress is a long-term feeling of being overwhelmed that can cause physical symptoms and require lifestyle changes and medical treatment to address. The document provides tips for healthy ways to cope with stress such as taking breaks, self-care, unwinding, social support, and avoiding drugs and alcohol.
2. Stress can be defined as a state of worry or
mental tension caused by a difficult situation.
Stress is a natural human response that prompts
us to address challenges and threats in our lives.
Everyone experiences stress to some degree.
3. The 3 types of stress
Acute stress.
Episodic acute stress.
Chronic stress.
4. Acute stress.
Acute stress disorder (ASD) is a short-term
mental health condition that can occur within
the first month after experiencing a traumatic
event. It involves stress responses, including:
Anxiety. Intense fear or helplessness.
Experiencing flashbacks or nightmares.
5. Episodic acute stress
Episodic acute stress. + Episodic acute stress
is when a person experiences acute stress
frequently. If you have episodic acute stress,
you may feel like you are always under
pressure or that things are always going
wrong. This can be exhausting, both physically
and mentally.
6. Chronic stress
•A consistent sense of feeling pressured and
overwhelmed over a long period of time. •Symptoms
include aches and pains, insomnia or weakness, less
socialization, unfocused thinking. •Treatment includes
lifestyle changes, medications, setting realistic goals.
•Involves psychiatry,
7. What causes stress?
Feel under lots of pressure.
Face big changes in your life.
Are worried about something.
Don't have much or any control over the outcome of a
situation.
Have responsibilities that you find overwhelming.
Don't have enough work, activities or change in your
life.
Experience discrimination, hate or abuse.
8. Healthy Ways to Cope with Stress
Take breaks from watching, reading, or listening to news
stories, including those on social media. ...
Take care of yourself. ...
Take care of your body. ...
Make time to unwind. ...
Talk to others. ...
Connect with your community- or faith-based organizations.
Avoid drugs and alcohol.
