Coping with Stress Flashcards
a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being
health
subjective state that emerges from a general feeling of satisfaction with oneself. condition of good health, happiness and prosperity
well-being
a state of well-being in which every individual realizes his or her own potential. can cope with the normal stress of life and can work productively and fruitfully.
mental health
a natural response to the demands of our environment. psychological response to the demands of our environment.
stress
reaction that occurs in the presence of a situation that is terrifying, either mentally or physically.
fight or flight response
indicators of stress in an individual?
increased level of tension, anxiety and restless/fidgeting, aggression, irritability, and hostility towards others. inability to carry out tasks and diminished ability to solve problems or make decisions.
source of stress?
stressor
stress response?
physical, mental, emotional, social, psychological, economic, spiritual
comes in a form of pollution, a congested place or high level of noise and transitioning to a new environment.
physical stressor
symptoms of physical stressor?
fatigue, pain, shock, trauma, and other physiological conditions in the body
academic overload, reviewing for exams, lack of organization, participation in class kinds of stressor
mental stressor
involve mingling with other people. feelings of lack of support that leads to disappointments, anxiety, anger or depression
social, emotional, psychological stressors
involved one’s socio-economic conditions such as financial resources to meet our essential needs
economic stressor
loss of joy or disturbance of tranquility
spiritual stressor
sense of disequilibrium
crisis
when you must choose between two or more incompatible possibilities or options
conflict
a person must choose between two desirable goals
approach-approach conflict
a person must choose between two undesirable goals
avoidance-avoidance conflict
a person must choose or not choose a goal that has both positive and negative aspects
approach-avoidance conflict
physical reactions to stress?
migraine, rapid pulse, skin rashes, hair loss, hypertension, upset stomach, tensed muscles, nausea, increased heart rate, sweating and breath
psychological reaction to stress?
inability to concentrate, loss of self-confidence, worried, depression, irritability, baseless fears, insecurity, feeling of personal inadequacy
behavioral reaction to stress?
absent-minded, aggression, difficulty in sleeping, appetite to eat, hair pulling or nail biting, restlessness, frequent errors, smoking, use of medications, drinking alcoholic beverages
stress that is helpful in promoting one’s growth and development by providing challenges that shows initiative in problem-solving. also known as positive stress.
eustress
confront and directly deal with the demands of the situation
problem-focused coping strategies
not dealing with the situation but managing the stress. most of the defense-mechanism can be used in this coping strategies
emotion-focused coping mechanism
turning to others for assistance and emotional support in times of stress
seeking social support
triggers the release of CRH
hypothalamus
activates the pituitary gland when released
CRH (Corticotrophin releasing hormone)
releases the hormone ACTH
pituitary gland
carried by the blood to the adrenal gland
ACTH (Adrenocorticotropic hormone)
releases stress hormones Cortisol/Adrenalin and Noradrenalin to assist the body in dealing with the stressor
adrenal gland
stress hormones?
Cortisol/Adrenalin and Noradrenalin
