Stress Flashcards

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what are some physical signs of stress?

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  • Gi problem
  • disorientation
  • tremors
  • sweating
  • rashes
  • headaches
  • difficulty sleeping
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What are some cognitive signs of stress

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  • imparied thinking
  • poor concentration
  • memory problems
  • flashbacks
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What are symptoms of burnout

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  • physical complaints
  • impaired judgement
  • angry outburst
  • forgetfulness
  • disorganization
  • depression
  • substance abuse
  • passivity/distancing
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What Is Posttraumatic Stress Disorder?

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a natural emotional reaction to trauma experiences that involve actual or threatened serious harm to oneself or others

.Anyone who faces an intense, terrifying event will continue to have strong feelings about it even months after the danger is gone.

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what are the risk of PTSD

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an existing mental health condition
previous exposure to a life-threatening event (trauma)
trauma experienced during adolescence
the type and severity of the traumatic event
lack of support from family and/or community
ongoing stressful experiences.

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what are the categories of signs and symptoms of PTSD

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re-experiencing
avoidance
hyperarousal

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what are the emotion and experience rise in patient with PTSD

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shame
hopelessness
isolation
guilt
anger
revenge fantasies
impulsive and self-destructive behaviour
trouble getting along with others
personality changes
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When Do Symptoms of PTSD Appear?

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PTSD usually appears within three months of the traumatic event. But sometimes symptoms may not appear for years

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what are the the PTSD difference between women and men>

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Women are more likely to have avoidance symptoms, and men are more likely to have hyperarousal symptoms

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how is PTSD treated

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Counselling or therapy
–>CBT

Medication

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what are the stress management program

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physical techniques
stress release
cognitive restructuring

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