Stress and Self Care Flashcards
the brain’s response to any deman
Stress
the body’s automatic response to any physical or mental demand placed on it.
Stress
They may be recurring, short-term, or long-term and may include things daily and simple activities to annual plans and tradition.
Stress
Types of Stress
- Acute Stress
- Chronic Stress
- Eustress
- Distress
Types of Stress:
Fight or Flight
Acute Stress
Types of Stress:
The body prepares to defend itself.
Acute Stress
Types of Stress:
The cost of daily living.
Chronic Stress
Types of Stress:
Left uncontrolled this stress affects your health- your body and immune system.
Chronic Stress
Types of Stress:
Stress in daily life has positive connotations.
Eustress
Types of Stress:
Stress in daily that has negative connotations.
Distress
Common Stressors
- Personal Changes
- Family Changes
- Work Changes
- School Change
- Environment Change
Common Stressor:
War, Natural Calamity, Relocation, Season Change
Environment Change
Common Stressor:
New School/Yeal level; Examination,Project, Competition
School Change
Common Stressor:
New Job/ Boss/ Department; Promotion, Unemployment
Work Changes
Common Stressor:
Marriage, Separation, having children, death, moving
Family Changes
Common Stressor:
Illness, End of Relationship, Physical Change, Financial
Personal Changes
Symptoms of Stress
- Emotional
- Behavioral
- Physical
- Cognitive
- Relationships
Symptoms of Stress:
Emotional
- Irritable
- On the edge of Outburst
- Feeling Low
- Tearful
- Depression
- Anxiety
Symptoms of Stress:
Behavioral
- Urgency
- Overcommitted
- Self Neglect
- Inefficient
- Nightmares
Symptoms of Stress:
Physical
- Muscle Tension
- Stomach Ache
- Head Aches
- Fatigues
- Weight Loss/Gain
- Gastric Ulcer
- Raise Blood Pressure.
Symptoms of Stress:
Cognitive
- Trouble Concentration
- Easily Distracted
- Negative Thoughts
- Learned Helpnessness
- Feeling of Injustice
Symptoms of Stress:
Relationships
- Problems at home
- Impatient
- Intolerant
- Over controlling
- Too Needy
- Wanting to be left alone
- Unable to cope up by self alone
Coping with Stress
- Physiological
- Cognition
- Emotional
- Behavioral
Coping with Stress:
Physiological
- Diet and Exercise
- Relaxation
- Controlled Breathing
- Sleep Management
Coping with Stress:
Cognition
- Positive Thinking
- Finding Ways
- Challenging Thinking
- Open Minded
Coping with Stress:
Emotional
- Describe Feelings
- Understand Feelings
- Self Awareness
- Control Emotions
Coping with Stress:
Behavioral
- Time Management
- Assertiveness
- Relaxing
- Relating to others
- Open communication
Six Strategies in Stress Management
Strategy 1: Avoid Unnecessary Stress
Strategy 2: Alter the Situation
Strategy 3: Adapt to the Stressor
Strategy 4: Accept the Things you can’t Change
Strategy 5: Adopt Healthy Lifestyle
Strategy 6: Make Time for Fun and Relaxation
It is something that we do in order to keep our mental, emotional and physical self healthy.
Self Care
