3.2 managing stress Power point

1. 3.2 Managing Stress

2. Stress
In psychology, stress is a concept about
condition that can be described as: feeling of
strain and pressure, feeling of anxiety and
being overwhelmed

3. Stress Related Physiological Symptoms
• Rapids Heart Rate • Increase of substancee
• Nervous laughter abuse
• Stuttering • Increased illness
• Insomnia • Nervous indigestion
• Loss of appetite • Skin Problems
• Grinding of teeth at • Migraine headaches
night

4. Stress Related Physiological Symptoms
• Tension
• Anxiety
• Agitation
• Irritability
• Constant worrying
• Inability to concentrate
• Apathy, Sadness
• Feelings of insecurity
• Defensiveness
• Procrastination
• Inability to make decisions
• Crying spells
• Feelings of isolation

5. Long stents on stress can lead to depression and
suicide, here are warning signs of both
Signs of Depression Suicide Warning Signs
• Change in eating habits • Prolonged depression
• Change in sleep patterns • Suicide attempts
• Isolation
• Feeling of hopelessness
• Continued sadness
• Verbal threats of committing
• Withdrawal from family &friends
suicide
• Violent behavior
• Extreme euphoria following
• Sudden drug use
depression
• Mood swings
• Traumatic Loss
• Low self esteem
• Occasional talk of death
• Inability to have fun

6. Strategies for Managing Stress
• Maintain personal wellness
• Engage in regular physical activity
• Enhance self-esteem, do things your good at
• Learn to manage time wisely
• Be realistic about what you can and cannot do
• Engage in hobbies
• Learn to release tension in an appropriate manner
• Learn to recognize your own symptoms of stress
• Get outside help if the stress is too overwhelming