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STRESS IN ADOLESCENTSSTRESS IN ADOLESCENTS
AND ITS MANAGEMENTAND ITS MANAGEMENT

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What do you understand byWhat do you understand by
Stress?Stress?
• The way our body and mind react to life changesThe way our body and mind react to life changes

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Adolescents and stress ?
• Teens are under more stressTeens are under more stress
• Since adolescence is a period ofSince adolescence is a period of
significant changessignificant changes
• physical,physical,
• emotional,emotional,
• social, andsocial, and
• academic changesacademic changes
many than at any other time of life.many than at any other time of life.

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Where does stress come from ?Where does stress come from ?
Stress can come from Inside -
– Body image
– Not happy with the way you look
– self-conscious feel everyone is staring at
you
Stress can come from Outside i.e.
surroundings, environment
– Family ……..
– School ….
– Friends /Peers …
– Society ….
– Others ……

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StressesStresses physicalphysical
– Prolonged school
hours
– Over-packed class
rooms
– Transport
– Pollution air, noise
– Overcrowding road
– Poor ventilation
– Bad furniture

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StressesStresses psychologicalpsychological
– Bullies,
– Changing schools,
– Conflicts with teacher,
– Forced
competitiveness,
– Falling grades,
– Have to present in
class
– Learning disorders,
– Special recognition

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Stress psychosocial
• Relationships
• Peers –
– You want to spend time with peers
but without parental supervision
– Their opinions more important than
that of parents
• Conflicts with parents, friends
• Media internet
• Secret lives ……

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How do we react to stress?
• Reaction
– FFF (Fight – Flight – Freeze)FFF (Fight – Flight – Freeze)
ULTIMATELY how each person reactshow each person reacts will
decide how STRESS will affect YOUYOU
This means that whether we get “stressed“stressed
out or not”out or not” depends mainly on USUS

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Signs and Symptoms of StressSigns and Symptoms of Stress
Frequent headaches, jaw clenching or pain Gritting, grinding teeth Stuttering
or stammering Tremors, trembling of lips, hands Neck ache, back pain,
muscle spasms Light headedness, faintness, dizziness Ringing, buzzing or
"popping sounds Frequent blushing, sweating Cold or sweaty hands, feet Dry
mouth, problems swallowing Frequent colds, infections, herpes sores
Rashes, itching, hives, "goose bumps" Unexplained or frequent "allergy"
attacks Heartburn, stomach pain, nausea Excess belching, flatulence
Constipation, diarrhea Difficulty breathing, sighing Sudden attacks of panic
Chest pain, palpitations, Frequent urination Poor sexual desire or
performance Excess anxiety, worry, guilt, nervousness Increased anger,
frustration, hostility Depression, frequent or wild mood swings Increased or
decreased appetite Increased anger, frustration, hostility Increased or
decreased appetite Insomnia, nightmares, disturbing dreams Difficulty
concentrating, racing thoughts Trouble learning new information
Forgetfulness, disorganization, confusion Difficulty in making decisions.
Feeling overloaded or overwhelmed. Frequent crying spells or suicidal
thoughts Feelings of loneliness or worthlessness Little interest in
appearance, punctuality Nervous habits, fidgeting, feet tapping Increased
frustration, irritability, edginess Overreaction to petty annoyances Increased
number of minor accidents Obsessive or compulsive behavior Reduced work
efficiency or productivity Lies or excuses to cover up poor work Rapid or
mumbled speech Excessive defensiveness or suspiciousness Problems in
communication, sharing Social withdrawal and isolation Constant tiredness,
weakness, fatigue Frequent use of over-the-counter drugs Weight gain or loss
without diet Increased smoking, alcohol or drug use Excessive gambling or
impulse buying

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Signs and Symptoms of StressSigns and Symptoms of Stress
Physical
• Poor appetite or overeating
• Feeing tired and fatigued
• Various aches and pains ---headache body ache
muscle pain
• Nausea & abdominal Pain
• Sleep problems
• Falling sick very often e.g. fever cough cold diarrhea
( because of lowering of immunity due to stress)

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Mental
• Feeling low
• Nervousness and Anxiety
• Excessive Anger or Depression
• Being easily upset
• Poor self confidence
• Low self esteem
• Lack of Concentration
• Poor performance in studies

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Is STRESS good or bad for us ?
• Some amount of stress is essential for us to
excel in life. This is good stress or “EUSTRESS”
• But when stress is too much then it reduces
performance. This is bad stress or “DISTRESS “

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Inverted-U Hypothesis:
Stress and Performance:Stress and Performance:

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Eustress
Inverted-U Hypothesis:
Stress and Performance:Stress and Performance:

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Distress
Inverted-U Hypothesis:
Stress and Performance:Stress and Performance:

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Inverted-U Hypothesis:
Stress and Performance:Stress and Performance:

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My prayer today

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Stress and PerformanceStress and Performance
Dealing more effectively with stress improves
performance and the quality of life
It is like salt and pepper to life

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Is STRESS good or bad for us ?
So all efforts should be to convert allSo all efforts should be to convert all
stresses into EUSTRESS –This can bestresses into EUSTRESS –This can be
achieved by stress management techniquesachieved by stress management techniques
All stresses can be GOOD

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Stress Management TipsStress Management Tips
• Making little changes in your life can really add up to a
big feeling of relief.
• Learn to recognize when you are feeling stressed and
simple ways you can relax.
• Take a break. Have a cold drink, get some fresh air, or
close your eyes for a minute to refocus.
• Stay positive to help friends and family cope with
stress.
• Let others know you're feeling overwhelmed and tell
them how they can help.
• Allow yourself to simply say "no" to friends and family
when you know you cannot meet their demands without
becoming overwhelmed.

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Stress Management TipsStress Management Tips
• Be prepared for unexpected problems such as
traffic, a lost pet or a family emergency.
• Prioritize. Take control of your "to do" list by
deciding what's really most important on your
list.
• Write down feelings of sadness, frustration or
anger to get a clearer perspective of your
emotions.
• Enjoy life's simple pleasures like colorful
flowers, dancing, music, and social outings, etc.
• Share your talents to better the lives of others
as well as your sense of well-being.

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Exercise regularly.
Have healthy eating habits never skip breakfast
Reduce sedentary activities like TV Video games
etc.
Eat healthy nutritious food. Avoid Junk food .
Avoid excess caffeine intake eg tea coffee
chocolates and cola drinks
Do NOT TAKE QUICK FIX REMEDIES like alcohol
tobacco and drugs
as they have long term and very
harmful effects on your body and
mind .
Stress Management PlanStress Management Plan

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• Practice time management
• Learn relaxation exercises.
• Rehearse and practice situations.
• Learn practical coping skills.
• Decrease negative self talk.
• Learn to feel good with a workable result –
Don’t be a perfectionist.
• Build a network of friends.
Stress Management PlanStress Management Plan

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Breathing Awareness
– Abdominal Breathing
– Sigh Breathing
Progressive Muscle Relaxation
Visualization
Relaxation TechniquesRelaxation Techniques
Stress Management Plan:Stress Management Plan:

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How to seek help to destressHow to seek help to destress
Stress Management Plan:Stress Management Plan:
Talk and confide to a person whom you trust : friend,
parent, teacher, relative, etc.
If you feel that you are not able to cope with your
distress do not hesitate to go to your - school
counselor /family doctor/ adolescent pediatrician

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How do you recognize that you
need professional help ?
• Deteriorating school performanceDeteriorating school performance
• Inability to sleep or excessive sleepInability to sleep or excessive sleep
• Losing or gaining weightLosing or gaining weight
• Feeling low or tired all the timeFeeling low or tired all the time
• Mood swings : crying, getting angryMood swings : crying, getting angry
• Not wanting to talk to anybodyNot wanting to talk to anybody

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The only difference between a
diamond and a lump of coal is
that the diamond had a little more
pressure put on it. –
ANONYMOUS

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KEY POINTSKEY POINTS
STRESS is very common
Use stress in a positive way
– Limit NOT eliminate stress.
– Use it to improve your performance.
Learn Coping Skills

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Thank YouThank You