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The document discusses stress, its causes, and management strategies. It defines stress as a state of mental or physical tension resulting from demanding circumstances. There are two types of stress - eustress which is positive and short-term, releasing adrenaline and improving performance, and distress which is negative, chronic stress producing cortisol and decreasing performance. Stress can be caused internally by negative thoughts or externally by issues like lack of sleep or school demands. Managing stress involves activities like listening to music, healthy eating, and breathing exercises.
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Stress can be triggered by environmental, social, physiological, and thought-related factors. The body responds to stress through the fight or flight response, which is controlled by the brain and hypothalamus activating the sympathetic nervous system. This increases heart rate, blood pressure, breathing, and muscle tension while impairing judgment. Chronic stress can negatively impact cognitive function, mood, health, relationships and quality of life. Managing stress requires identifying its sources, setting goals to respond more effectively, using cognitive rehabilitation techniques, emotional defusing activities, physical interaction, and healthy behaviors.
Stress Causes, Effects and Management. By Dr. Ali Garatli
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Stress management
Stress is the feeling of being overwhelmed and the body's response to demands. Moderate stress can improve performance, while too much causes issues. There are two types of stress - eustress from exciting events and distress from threats. Distress impacts people physically, emotionally, and can lead to unhealthy coping habits or depression. Common stressors include work, family, health, and finances. Managing stress involves relaxation techniques like exercise, meditation, counseling, and stress relief strategies such as journaling, aromatherapy, and spending time with friends. Long term stress can lead to burnout from feeling constantly overwhelmed. Mindfulness meditation helps manage stress and find balance.
Stress management 1_
The document discusses stress from multiple perspectives. It defines stress as the body's nonspecific response to demands and as a sociopsychophysiological phenomenon. Sources of stress include both positive (e.g. marriage) and negative (e.g. injury) life events. The stress response involves physiological, emotional, cognitive, and behavioral changes that can be either protective in the short term or harmful if prolonged. Managing stress through healthy habits, relaxation techniques, social support, and humor is important for health and well-being.
Stress
Stress is the body's reaction to any challenge or demand and is accompanied by physical and emotional tension. There are two main types of stress - acute stress which is short term and goes away quickly, and chronic stress which lasts longer. Chronic stress can negatively impact physical health by increasing risks of conditions like high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes and obesity. Common signs of too much stress include headaches, digestive issues, tiredness and trouble sleeping. Sources of stress often involve life changes or challenges related to work, relationships, health and finances. Managing stress requires getting the right perspective, controlling thoughts, and transforming oneself within rather than pursuing happiness externally.
STRESS MANAGEMENT And STRESS HANDLING
Stress is a normal physical response to events that make you feel threatened or upset your balance in some way.
Stress is the “wear and tear” in our minds and bodies experience as we attempt to cope with our continually changing environment
Stress is your body's way of responding to any kind of demand.
It can be caused by both good and bad experiences. When people feel stressed by something going on around them, their bodies react by releasing chemicals into the blood. These chemicals give people more energy and strength,
which can be a good thing if their stress is caused by physical danger.
Stress @ Work
This document discusses stress, its causes and effects on the body and mind. It outlines various symptoms of stress like tension, anxiety and changes in appetite or sleep. Stress is defined as the body's natural response to perceived threats or dangers that causes the release of hormones like cortisol and adrenaline. While stress can be helpful in short bursts, prolonged stress without an outlet can negatively impact health. The document provides tips for managing stress, including identifying triggers, maintaining a healthy lifestyle with exercise, food, sleep and social support, relaxation techniques like music, laughter, and asking for help from others.
Combating Stress Through Nutrition
This document discusses the importance of nutrition and reducing stress. It defines health, wellbeing and stress, and explains how stress and poor nutrition are linked. Stress can lead to unhealthy eating habits that negatively impact the body. Maintaining good nutrition through foods like vitamins, proteins, and minerals is essential for combating stress by supporting the body's systems. The document also notes the importance of addressing psychological stress through positive thinking and relaxation.
How does stress affect your heart?
Some kinds of stress can be bad for the heart but not all types and not under all circumstances. Learn more.
Stress
80% of all doctor visits are stress related. Teach people the seriousness of stress and how to deal with it in a healthy way.
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- 2. What is stress? A state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances .
- 3. TYPES OF STRESS POSITIVE: Eustress-Releases adrenaline; short term; improves performance Negative; Distress; Produces more cortisol and adrenalin; can be chronic or acute; causes anxiety and/or depression; decreases performance causes increased heart rate, tense muscles and headaches.
- 4. Internal Causes Negative thoughts Need to fit in Bad attitude Personal pressure to do well
- 5. External Causes Family or friendship issues Lack of exercise Lack of sleep Drugs Death of someone close School demands
- 6. Cortisol Cortisol is a hormone produced by the adrenal glands, regulated by the pituitary glands Helps the body manage stress Maintains constant blood sugar and blood pressure levels Reduces inflamations
- 7. WAYS TO MANAGE STRESS Listening to music Healthy eating Breathing exercises tea