STRESSS Flashcards
Refers to the total response of an individual to what may be perceived as harmful or dangerous stimulus in his/her external environment.
STRESS
This gives one a feeling of fulfillment. A kind of stress positively affect our activities, it is a type of short-term stress that increases our immediate strength.
EUSTRESS
Stress brought about by unfavorable events such as losing a loved one or being terminated from a job.
DISTRESS
Develops in situations when individual is bored, doesn’t face a challenge and lacks enthusiasm.
HYPOSTRESS
Individuals that are over-working or pushed beyond their capabilities
HYPERSTRESS
SYMPTOMS OF STRESS
- COGNITIVE
- PHYSICAL
- EMOTIONAL
- BEHAVIORAL
TYPES OF STRESS
STRESS
EUSTRESS
DISTRESS
HYPOSTRESS
HYPERSTRESS
your body’s natural reaction to danger. It happens through hormonal and physiological changes that allow you to act quickly so you can protect yourself.
FIGHT-FLIGHT-FREEZE
means individuals opt to confront and face the situation.
Fight-stress response
means individuals choose to run away or escape from the situation.
Flight-stress response
means individuals hold back, leaving all physiological reactions on hold thereby creating tension or tremble
Freeze-stress response
Offers a range of ways to help you better deal with stress and difficulty, also called adversity, in your life. Managing stress can help you lead a more balanced, healthier life.
STRESS MANAGEMENT
TIPS
1.CUT OUT UNHEALTHY WAYS OF DEALING WITH STRESS
2.PRACTICE THE 4 A’S OF STRESS MANAGEMENT
3.GET MOVING
4.CONNECT TO OTHERS
5.MAKE TIME FOR FUN AND RELAXATION
6.MAINTAIN BALANCE WITH A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE
THE 4 A’S OF STRESS MANAGEMENT
Avoid unnecessary stress
Alter the situation
Adapt to the stressor
Accept the things you cannot change
