(P) Stress Management Flashcards
the response of the body and mind in relation to a change in the normal setting.
Stress
Something that causes strong feeling or
worry or anxiety.
Stress
A state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from an adverse or very demanding situation.
Stress
Feeling or emotional or physical tension.
Stress
worrying, nervousness or uneasiness
Anxiety
habitual sleeplessness
Insomnia
positivity over outcomes and events
Optimism
delayed or postponed action
Procastinating
a sudden change of behavior
Mood swings
to contemplate or reflect on
Meditation
ability to understand and share the feelings of another; feeling for others
Empathy
emotional response; sympathetic pity
Compassion
lack of hope or confidence in the future
Pessimism
A major disorder with common and serious medical illness that negatively affects the persons’ feelings, mind and actions.
Depression
short-time stress
Acute Stress
Prolonged stress
Chronic Stress
frequent acute stress
Episodic Stress
positive stres
Eustress
negative stress
Distress
a type of stress which is short-term, and it is also the most common type of stress.
Acute stress
This type usually originates from the problems and pressures that people face on their day-to-day living.
Acute Stress
type of stress which is long-term, and it is considered harmful.
Chronic Stress
Unhappy family life, loss of job, financial worries, a traumatic experience and if the person sees
that there is no end to psycho-emotional suffering or pain.
Chronic stress
Effective technique of handling the negative effects of stress, this may range from physical,
psycho-emotional or spiritual approach.
Stress Management
Healthy coping mechanisms:
✓ Adopt a healthy lifestyle
✓ Create support groups
✓ Seek medical help
✓ Seek spiritual guidance
✓ Start meditation
Unhealthy coping mechanisms:
✓ Engaging in vices
✓ Excessive eating or skipping meals
✓ Isolation
✓ procrastinating
✓ Sedentary lifestyle
