Stress & Stress

Management
Prepared and presented by Marouane KHATTABI
INTRODUC
TION
SUMMARY
 What Is Stress ?
 What makes us stressed ?
 What are the signs of stress ?
 Who is affected by stress?
 How can you help yourself ? (Stress management)
What Is
Stress ?
What makes us
stressed ?
 being under lots of pressure
 facing big changes
 worrying about something
 not having much or any control over the outcome
of a situation
 having responsibilities that you're finding
overwhelming
 not having enough work, activities or change in
your life
 times of uncertainty.
 What are the
signs of stress ?
How you might How your body How you might
feel: might react: behave:
You may feel: If you’re stressed, You may behave
 anxious you may experience: differently if you’re
 headaches stressed. You may:
 afraid
 nausea  withdraw from
 angry or
other people or
aggressive  indigestion
snap at them
 sad  digestive problems
 be indecisive or
 irritable such as
inflexible
 frustrated constipation,
 be tearful
bloating or diarrhea
 depressed.  have problems
 shallow breathing
or hyperventilating getting to sleep 
or staying asleep
 sweating
 Etc.
Who is affected by
stress?
 people with a lot of debt or financial insecurity
 are more likely to be stressed about money
 people with disabilities or 
long-term health conditions are more likely to
be stressed about their health or about
stigma associated with their condition.
How can you help
yourself ?
 Recognize when stress is a problem
 Identify the causes
 Review your lifestyle
 Eat healthily
 Be aware of your smoking and drinking
 Get some exercise
 Take time out
 Be mindful
 Get some restful sleep
 Be kind to yourself
CONCLUSI
ON