Stress Management
- 2. Introduction Stress -- is a fact of life. With rapid pace of modern living, it feels increasingly difficult to keep up. Negative effects of stress are widespread and growing. Stress response is triggered when we are faced with overwhelming demands The demands can be large or small, importance, we attach to them decides their impact We feel incapable of coping with demands result in stress Prolonged exposure to these reactions can have an impact on Physical, Emotional and Mental Health
- 3. What is Stress Stress can be defined as any type of Change that Causes Physical, Emotional, or Psychological Strain. Stress is your Body’s Response to anything that requires Attention or Action Sometimes, the best way to manage Stress involves Changing Situation. At other times, the best strategy involves changing the way we respond to the situation.
- 4. Some Common Sign of Stress Changes in Mood Clammy or Sweat Palms Diarrhoea Difficulty in Sleeping Digestive Problems Dizziness
- 5. Some Common Sign of Stress Feeling Anxious Frequent Sickness Grinding Teeth Headaches Low Energy Racing Heartbeat Trembling Physical Aches and Pain Muscle Tension, especially in the Neck and Shoulders
- 6. Types of Stress Not all types of Stress are Harmful or Even Negative. Some of the Different types of stress that one might experience include :- Acute Stress :- Acute Stress is a very short – term type of Stress that can be either Positive or More Distressing; this is the type of Stress we most often encounter in day to day life. Chronic Stress:- Chronic Stress is Stress that seems never – ending and inescapable, Like the Stress of a Bad Marriage or an extremely Taxing Job; Chronic Stress can also stem from Traumatic Experiences and Childhood Trauma.
- 7. Types of Stress Episodic Acute Stress :- Episodic Acute Stress is Acute Stress that seems to run rampant and be a Way of Life, Creating a life of Ongoing Distress. Eustress :- Eustress is Fun and Exciting. It is as a Positive Type of Stress that can keep you energized. It is associated with surges of Adrenaline, such as When you are Skiing or Racing to meet a deadline. Distress : - Distress is the Negative emotional reaction to a Stressful Factor. Distress happens when the amount of Stress we are experiencing exceeds the resources you have to manage it.
- 8. Effects of Stress on our body Effect of Stress on our body are as follows:- Head Ache Heart Burn Rapid Breathing Risk of Heart Attack Pounding Heart Fertility Problem
- 9. What is Stress Management Stress Management is a Wide Spectrum of Techniques and Psychotherapies aimed at Controlling a person’s level of Stress, Especially for Chronic Stress, Usually for the purpose of and for the motive of improving everyday functioning.
- 10. Methods of Stress Management The methods of Stress Management are:- Exercise Relaxation and Meditation Techniques Time Management Organizing Skills Support Systems
- 11. Which Type of Doctors treat Stress A variety of mental-health care practitioners treat the emotional effects of stress and associated symptoms. Psychiatrists are medical doctors who are specialized in the care of mental illness and can prescribe medications if necessary. Primary care physicians, including internists and family practitioners, are often consulted by patients suffering from physical symptoms related to stress.
- 12. What Exams and Tests Diagnose Causes of Stress? Many times, a careful interview can be the best source of information about the cause of your symptoms. One should be completely honest and tell doctor everything that you are feeling physically and emotionally. The doctor then performs a physical exam that is focused on the symptoms described. Lab tests or other diagnostic tests such as an electrocardiogram (ECG) may be needed to completely rule out an underlying physical cause for symptoms. If these tests and your doctor's exam findings are normal, the doctor may consult other specialists for further evaluation and treatment.
- 13. Conclusion Stress Management Enables to Motivate Employee Better, Improves Productivity in a stressful situation Enables to lead people in tough times Reduces chances of workplace conflicts Decrease chances of unethical issues Improves Communication Process Helps to improve family bonding Enables to Develop team, and Relationships Enables to provide space to employees Helps in the performance appraisal of employees
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