Frustration is an emotional state stemming from perceived obstruction in achieving goals, with sources categorized as internal (e.g., lack of confidence) and external (e.g., unavoidable life challenges). Responses to frustration can include anger, depression, and unhealthy behaviors, while effective coping strategies involve acceptance, communication, and relaxation techniques. Understanding and managing frustration is essential for maintaining emotional well-being.

1. Frustration

2. • Definition
– The feeling of being upset or
annoyed as a result of being
unable to chance or achieve
something
– An emotional state that arises
from perceived resistance to
the fulfillment of individual’s
will.
– Derived from a Latin word
FRUSTA means Obstruct
– Frustration is a negative feeling

3. • Sources of frustration
– Internal sources
• Blocking within an individual’s mind
– Lack of ability
– Lack of confidence
– Conflicting goals and desires
– Fears of social situation
– External sources
• Blocking outside
– Outside their control e.g. road blocks, difficult tasks, or
perceived waste of time, traffic
– Can be unavoidable
– It is just the way life is
“Accepting life is one of the secrets of avoiding frustrations”

4. • Response to frustration:
– Anger
– Giving up
– Loss of confidence and self esteem
– Depression
– Other reactions:
• Drug abuse, alcoholism, murder, rape, physical
problems and psychological problems

5. • Ways to handle frustrations:
– Healthy to talk to someone
– Accept reality by writing pros and cons list
– Take a break and think for causes
– Stop blaming self and accept if you are fault and
move on
– Stop being angry and be calm
– relax – bath (long hot bath)
– Be with people who are optimistic