Stress Flashcards
what are some physical signs of stress?
- Gi problem
- disorientation
- tremors
- sweating
- rashes
- headaches
- difficulty sleeping
What are some cognitive signs of stress
- imparied thinking
- poor concentration
- memory problems
- flashbacks
What are symptoms of burnout
- physical complaints
- impaired judgement
- angry outburst
- forgetfulness
- disorganization
- depression
- substance abuse
- passivity/distancing
What Is Posttraumatic Stress Disorder?
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.
what are the risk of PTSD
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.
what are the categories of signs and symptoms of PTSD
re-experiencing
avoidance
hyperarousal
what are the emotion and experience rise in patient with PTSD
shame hopelessness isolation guilt anger revenge fantasies impulsive and self-destructive behaviour trouble getting along with others personality changes
When Do Symptoms of PTSD Appear?
PTSD usually appears within three months of the traumatic event. But sometimes symptoms may not appear for years
what are the the PTSD difference between women and men>
Women are more likely to have avoidance symptoms, and men are more likely to have hyperarousal symptoms
how is PTSD treated
Counselling or therapy
–>CBT
Medication
what are the stress management program
physical techniques
stress release
cognitive restructuring