2. DEFINITION
Stress is defined as the pressure experienced by a person in
response to life demands.
Selye (1956),
- Stress is a process of adjusting to or dealing with
circumstances that disrupt or threaten to disrupt a persons
physical orpsychological functioning.
Selye (1976)
3. STRESSOR
Stressor is the stimuli proceeding or precipitating a change. It
may be internal (fear, guilt) or external (trauma, peer pressure,
etc).
4. TYPES OF STRESS
DISTRESS
Stress due to an excess of adaptive demands placed upon us.
EUSTRESS
The optimal amount of stress, which helps to promote health and
growth
5. TYPES OF STRESSORS
PHYSIOLOGICAL STRESSORS
PSYCHOLOGICAL STRESSORS
6. SOURCES OF STRESS
INTERNAL STRESSORS
EXTERNAL STRESSORS
DEVELOPMENTAL STRESSORS
SITUATIONAL STRESSORS
7. INDICATORS OF STRESS
PHYSIOLOGICAL INDICATORS
PSYCHOLOGICAL INDICATORS
COGNITIVE INDICATORS
8. THEORIES OF STRESS
SELYES GENERAL THEORY OF STRESS
HOLMES AND RAHES MODEL RELATING LIFE CHANGES TO ILLNESS
LASARUSS THEORY OF STRESS AND COPING
9. STRESS MODELS
STIMULUS BASED MODELS:
PSYCHOSOMATIC MODEL:
THE SYSTEM MODEL:
Environmental stimuli
Cognitive affective domain
Neurological triggering mechanism
Physiological stress response axis
Coping
Target organ effect
10. CONTI.
TRANSACTION BASED MODEL:
RESPONSE BASED MODEL:
1)Local adaptation syndrome
a) Reflex Pain Response
b) Inflammatory Response
2) General adaptation syndrome
a) Alarm reaction
b) Resistance
c) Exhaustion
STRESS ADAPTATION MODEL:
11. TECHNIQUES OF STRESS MANAGEMENT
LAUGHTER
AUTOGENIC TRAINING
GETTING A HOBBY
MEDITATION
12. CONT
DEEP BREATHING
YOGA NIDRA
NOOTROPICS
RELAXATION TECHNIQUES
FRACTIONAL RELAXATION
13. ABC OF STRESS MANAGEMENT
14. A- Always take time for yourself at least 30 min/ day.
15. B- Be aware of your own stress meter; know when to step back
and cool down.
16. C- Concentrate on controlling your own situation, without
controlling everybody else.
17. D- Daily exercise will burn off the stress chemicals.
18. E- Eat lots of fresh fruit, veggies, bread and water; give your
body the best for it to perform at its best.
19. F- Forgive others, do not hold grudges and be tolerant; not
everyone is capable as you.
20. G- Gain perspective on things, how important is the
issue?
21. H- Hugs, kisses and laughter; have fun and dont be afraid to
share your feelings with others.
22. I- Identify stressors and plan to deal with them better next
time.
23. J- Judge your own performance realistically; dont set goals out
of your own reach.
24. K- Keep a positive attitude, your outlook will influence
outcomes and the way others treat you.
25. L- Limit alcohol, drugs and other stimulants, they affect your
perception and behavior.
26. M- Manage money well, seek advice and save at least 10% of what
you earn.
27. N- No is a word you need to learn to use without feeling
guilty.
28. O- Outdoor activities by yourself, or with friends and
families, can be a great way to relax.
29. P- Play your favourite music rather than watching TV.
30. Q- Quit smoking; it is stressing your body daily
31. R- Relationships; nurture and enjoy them, learn to listen more
and talk less.
32. S- Sleep well, with firm mattress and supportive pillow; dont
over heat yourself and allow plenty of ventilation.
33. T- Treat yourself once a week with a massage, dinner out andthe
movies.
34. U- Understand things from the other person point of view.
35. V- Verify information from the source before exploding.
36. W- Worry less, it really doesnt get things completed better or
quicker.
37. X- Xpress ; make a regular retreat to your favourite space,
make holidays part of your yearly plan and budget.
38. Y- Yearly goal setting; plan what you want to achieve based on
your priorities in your career, relationships etc
39. Z- Zest for life; each day is a gift, smile and be thankful
that youre the part of the bigger picture.
40. Thank You
