1. Managing Stress
MAEP

2. WHAT IS STRESS?
Are normal physical
responses to events that
make you feel threatened
or upset your balance in
some way.

3. WHAT IS STRESS?
It affects the mind, body, and
behavior in many ways, and
everyone experiences stress
differently.

4. WHAT IS STRESS?
When you sense danger –
whether it’s real or imagined –
the body's defenses kick into
high gear in a rapid, automatic
process known as the “fightor-flight” reaction, or the
stress response.

5. WHAT IS A STRESS RESPONSE?
Is the body’s way of
protecting you.

6. WHAT IS A STRESS RESPONSE?
When working properly - it
helps you stay focused,
energetic, and alert.

7. WHAT IS A STRESS RESPONSE?
In emergency situations,
stress can save your life –
giving you extra strength to
defend yourself.

8. WHAT IS A STRESS RESPONSE?
Also helps you rise to meet
challenges.

9. WHAT IS A STRESS RESPONSE?
Drives you to study for an
exam when you'd rather be
watching TV.

10. Signs and Symptoms of Stress Overload
Cognitive Symptoms
Memory problems
Inability to concentrate
Poor judgment
Seeing only the
negative
Anxious or racing
thoughts
Constant worrying
Emotional Symptoms
Moodiness
Irritability or short
temper
Agitation, inability to
relax
Feeling overwhelmed
Sense of loneliness
and isolation
Depression or general
unhappiness

11. Signs and Symptoms of Stress Overload
Physical Symptoms
Behavioral Symptoms
Aches and pains
Diarrhea or
constipation
Nausea, dizziness
Chest pain, rapid
heartbeat
Loss of sex drive
Frequent colds
Eating more or less
Sleeping too much or too
little
Isolating yourself from others
Procrastinating or neglecting
responsibilities
Using alcohol, cigarettes, or
drugs to relax
Nervous habits (e.g. nail
biting, pacing)

12. HOW MUCH STRESS IS TOO MUCH?
know your own limit - the
widespread damage stress
can cause you

13. HOW MUCH STRESS IS TOO MUCH?
“Too much” stress- differs from
person to person

14. HOW MUCH STRESS IS TOO MUCH?
Some people roll with the
punches, while others
crumble at the slightest
obstacle or frustration.

15. HOW MUCH STRESS IS TOO MUCH?
Some seem to thrive on the
excitement and challenge of a
high-stress lifestyle.

16. HOW MUCH STRESS IS TOO MUCH?
The ability to tolerate stress
depends on many factors - the
quality of your relationships,
your general outlook on life,
your emotional intelligence, and
genetics.

17. Things That Influence Your Stress
Tolerance Level
Your support network
A strong network of
supportive friends and family
members – buffer against life
stressor
Lonely and isolated – the
greater your vulnerability to
stress.

18. Things That Influence Your Stress
Tolerance Level
Your sense of control
Confidence in yourself, ability to
influence events, perseverance
through challenges –easier to
take stress in stride.

19. Things That Influence Your Stress
Tolerance Level
Your attitude and outlook
Optimistic attitude, embrace
challenges
Strong sense of humor,
Accept that change is a part of
life, and
Believe in a higher power or
purpose.

20. Things That Influence Your Stress
Tolerance Level
Your ability to deal with your
emotions
Calm and soothe yourself when
you’re feeling sad, angry, or
afraid – otherwise you’re
extremely vulnerable to stress
The ability to bring your
emotions into balance helps
you bounce back from
adversity.

21. Things That Influence Your Stress
Tolerance Level
Your knowledge and
preparation
The more you know about a
stressful situation, including
how long it will last and what to
expect, the easier it is to cope.

22. Causes of Stress
Situations and pressures that
cause stress a.k.a stressors

23. Causes of Stress
Perceived negative Stressors exhausting work / school
schedule, a rocky relationship,
high demands, or anything that
forces you to adjust.

24. Causes of Stress
Positive events - getting married,
buying a house, going to college,
or receiving a promotion.

25. Causes of Stress
Your perception on stressors –
something may be stressful to
you but may not to others; they
may even enjoy it.

26. Common external causes of stress
Major life
changes
Work
Relationship
difficulties
Financial
problems
Being too busy
Children and
family

27. Common internal causes of stress
Inability to
accept
uncertainty
Pessimism
Negative SelfTalk
Unrealistic
Expectations
Perfectionism
Lack of
Assertiveness

28. Effects of chronic stress
The body doesn’t distinguish
between physical and
psychological threats.

29. Effects of chronic stress
When you’re stressed over a
busy schedule, an argument with
a friend, a traffic jam, your body
reacts just as strongly as if you
were facing a life-or-death
situation.

30. Effects of chronic stress
If you have a lot of
responsibilities and worries, your
emergency stress response may
be “on” most of the time.

31. Effects of chronic stress
The more your body’s stress
system is activated, the easier it
is to trip and the harder it is to
shut off.

32. Effects of chronic stress
Long-term exposure to stress can
lead to serious health problems.

33. Effects of chronic stress
Chronic stress disrupts nearly
every system in your body.

34. Effects of chronic stress
It can raise blood pressure,
suppress the immune system,
increase the risk of heart attack
and stroke, contribute to infertility,
and speed up the aging process.

35. Effects of chronic stress
Long-term stress can even rewire
the brain, leaving you more
vulnerable to anxiety and
depression.

36. Many health problems are caused or
exacerbated by stress, including:
Pain of any
Depression
kind
Obesity
Heart disease Autoimmune
Digestive
diseases
problems
Skin
Sleep
conditions such
problems
eczema

37. HOW TO DEAL STRESS & ITS SYMPTOMS?
While unchecked stress is
undeniably damaging, there
are many things you can do to
reduce its impact and cope
with symptoms.

38. HOW TO DEAL STRESS & ITS SYMPTOMS?
1. Learn how to manage
stress
You may feel like the stress
in your life is out of your
control, but you can always
control the way you
respond.

39. HOW TO DEAL STRESS & ITS SYMPTOMS?
1. Learn how to manage stress
Managing stress is all about
taking charge:
your thoughts, your
emotions, your schedule
your environment, & the way
you deal with problems

40. HOW TO DEAL STRESS & ITS SYMPTOMS?
1. Learn how to manage stress
Stress management involves;
changing the stressful situation
when you can,
changing your reaction when you
can’t,
taking care of yourself, and
making time for rest and
relaxation.

41. HOW TO DEAL STRESS & ITS
SYMPTOMS?
2. Learn how to relax
You can’t completely eliminate
stress from your life, but you can
control how much it affects you.

42. HOW TO DEAL STRESS & ITS
SYMPTOMS?
2. Learn how to relax
Relaxation techniques such as:
Yoga, meditation, and deep breathing
activate the body’s relaxation response,
a state of restfulness
When practiced regularly, these
activities lead to a reduction in your
everyday stress levels and a boost in
your feelings of joy and serenity.
They also increase your ability to stay
calm and collected under pressure.

43. HOW TO DEAL STRESS & ITS
SYMPTOMS?
3. Learn quick stress relief
Reduce the impact of stress as
it’s happening in that moment.

44. HOW TO DEAL STRESS & ITS
SYMPTOMS?
3. Learn quick stress relief
Learn to spot stressors and stay
in control when the pressure
builds.

45. HOW TO DEAL STRESS & ITS
SYMPTOMS?
3. Learn quick stress relief
Sensory stress-busting
techniques give you a powerful
tool for staying clear-headed and
in control in the middle of
stressful situations.

46. HOW TO DEAL STRESS & ITS
SYMPTOMS?
3. Learn quick stress relief
They give you the confidence to
face challenges, knowing that you
have the ability to rapidly bring
yourself back into balance.

47. Reference
http://www.helpguide.org/mental/str
ess_signs.htm