Dr. Urvashi Sharma discusses types of stress and strategies for dealing with distress. There are two types of stress - eustress, which is positive and keeps us motivated, and distress, which is chronic stress that can negatively impact physical and mental health. Physical symptoms of distress include aches, pains, headaches, and digestive issues, while emotional symptoms are anxiety, sadness, and depression. To relieve distress, Dr. Sharma recommends setting goals, maintaining daily routines, exercising, practicing relaxation techniques, staying positive, spending time with supportive people, accepting lack of control, and monitoring stress levels.

1. Dr. Urvashi Sharma
(Counselor)
JNV Bharatpur
How to deal with Distress

2. Stress
 Stress is a normal human reaction that happens
to everyone.
 Stress is a state of emotional and psychological
pressure which can be caused by external factors
or internal factors.
 There are two type of stress :
 Eustress and distress, sometimes known as
acute stress and chronic stress.
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DR. URVASHI SHARMA (COUNSELOR) JNV
Bharatpur

3. EUSTRESS
 Stress responses help the body
to adjust in new situations.
Stress can be positive which is
known as Eustress, that keeping
us alert, motivated and ready to
avoid danger.
 It is needed to be active and
functioning properly also
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Bharatpur

4. Distress
 Distress means the state of
being very upset or of suffering
great pain or difficulty
 Distress can affect the way of
thinking, feel, or act, and can
make it hard to cope with
having chronic disease like
cancer etc.
 It is also known as chronic
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Bharatpur

5. Physical indicators of Distress
 Aches and pains.
 Chest pain or a
feeling like your heart
is racing.
 Exhaustion or trouble
sleeping.
 Headaches, dizziness
or shaking.
 High blood pressure
 Muscle tension or jaw
clenching.
 Stomach or digestive
problems.
 Weak immune
system.
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DR. URVASHI SHARMA (COUNSELOR) JNV
Bharatpur

6. Emotional and Mental symptoms
 Anxiety or irritability.
 Sadness
 Obsessive over
thinking or flight of
ideas.
 Panic attacks
 Depression
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DR. URVASHI SHARMA (COUNSELOR) JNV
Bharatpur

7. Strategies for Distress Relief
 Set goals per day, week and month
 Monitor daily routine
 Physical Exercise daily
 Relaxation activities, such as meditation, yoga, tai
chi, breathing exercises and muscle relaxation
 Stay positive and practice gratitude
 Stay connected with people who make you positive.
 Accept that you can’t control everything
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DR. URVASHI SHARMA (COUNSELOR) JNV
Bharatpur

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DR. URVASHI SHARMA (COUNSELOR) JNV
Bharatpur