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    This document discusses stress, its causes, effects, and ways to manage it. It defines stress and identifies two main types: acute stress which triggers the fight or flight response, and chronic stress from long-term exposure. Stress can have physical effects like heart problems, behavioral effects like anger and withdrawal, and job-related effects like burnout. However, stress is not always harmful and moderate levels may be helpful. The document provides tips for reducing stress individually through exercise, relaxation, nutrition, sleep and humor, as well as socially through relationships. Managing stress requires balancing life activities and seeking help when needed.

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    This document discusses stress, its causes, effects, and ways to manage it. It defines stress and identifies two main types: acute stress which triggers the fight or flight response, and chronic stress from long-term exposure. Stress can have physical effects like heart problems, behavioral effects like anger and withdrawal, and job-related effects like burnout. However, stress is not always harmful and moderate levels may be helpful. The document provides tips for reducing stress individually through exercise, relaxation, nutrition, sleep and humor, as well as socially through relationships. Managing stress requires balancing life activities and seeking help when needed.

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    Stress Management

    Uploaded by

    Harsha Agarwal
    This document discusses stress, its causes, effects, and ways to manage it. It defines stress and identifies two main types: acute stress which triggers the fight or flight response, and chronic stress from long-term exposure. Stress can have physical effects like heart problems, behavioral effects like anger and withdrawal, and job-related effects like burnout. However, stress is not always harmful and moderate levels may be helpful. The document provides tips for reducing stress individually through exercise, relaxation, nutrition, sleep and humor, as well as socially through relationships. Managing stress requires balancing life activities and seeking help when needed.

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    By

    Dr. Harsha Agarwal


    Department of Counseling Services
    RGCIRC
     Psychologists and Researchers define stress as a physical,
    mental, or emotional response to events that causes bodily
    or mental tension. Simply, stress is any outside force or
    event that has an effect on our body or mind.
    IS STRESS HELPFUL OR
    HARMFUL???

    WHAT IS YOUR
    PERSPECTIVE???
    HERE IS A LITTLE GLIMPSE…
    TYPES OF STRESS

    TWO TYPES OF STRESSORS

    1. ACUTE STRESS
    FIGHT OR FLIGHT

    2. CHRONIC STRESS
    LONG-TERM EXPOSURE
    WHAT CAUSES US STRESS?

    While incarcerated prisoners make


    twenty decisions a day, those of us
    walking the streets make one
    hundred & twenty decisions a day.

    -Prison Fellowship
    2
    PHYSICAL EFFECTS OF
    STRESS
     Heart problems
     Hypertension
     Cancer
     Ulcers
     Diabetes
     Chronic headaches
     Anxiety-related disorders
     Asthma
     Excessive eating
     Decreased sex drive
     Fatigue
     Dizziness
     Muscle and back aches
     Tics
    BEHAVIORAL EFFECTS OF STRESS

     Accident-proneness  Lack of control


     Anger  Neurotic behavior
     Argumentativeness  Nail biting
     Blaming others  Obsession with work
     Drug and/or alcohol abuse  Rage
     Excessive violence  Rapid behavior changes
     Irritability  Uncontrollable urges to cry
     Inability to concentrate  Withdrawal
    ON THE JOB EFFECTS OF STRESS
     Symptoms of burnout
     Lack of enthusiasm and interest
     Decreased job performance
     Temper flare-ups
     Loss of will, motivation or
    commitment
     Avoiding burnout
     Keep the work interesting
     Give recognition
     Provide R and R
    HOW TO DEAL WITH

    STRESS???
    INDIVIDUALLY COPING WITH STRESS
     Enemy #1: Isolation.
     Resiliency factor: support systems.

     Enemy #2: Negative worldview, cynicism.


     Resiliency factor: sense of optimism.

     Enemy #3: Overuse of stimulants and depressants.


     Resiliency factor: Healthy diet.
     Enemy #4: Giving up on exercise.
     Resiliency factor: Fitness.
     Enemy #5: Tying self-worth to position or assignment.
     Resiliency factor: Finding meaning in life.

     Enemy #6: Taking oneself too seriously.


     Resiliency factor: A sense of humor.

     Enemy #7: Lack of sleep.


     Resiliency factor: Sleep and rest.
    WAYS TO REDUCE STRESS LEVELS
     Physical exercise
     Relaxation techniques
     Good nutrition
     Taking time for oneself
     Making friends
     Learning to say no
     Staying within the law
     Changing one’s mental
    attitude
     Keeping things in perspective
     Seeking help when it is needed
    SIMPLE RELEXATION
    TECHNIQUESS
    WE CAN NOT CAN KEEP ALL OF THE STRESS AWAY FROM OUR LIVES
    BUT WE DEFINITELY CAN BALANCE THE STRESS LEVEL IN OUR
    LIVES……

    THANKYOU

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