Stress Management

STRESS MANAGEMENT

Stress is a body’s response to any physical, emotional or mental in life.

Stress leads to:-

·           Physiological discomfort

·           Some kind of emotional unhappiness

·           Strained relationships with other people

1. Definition 

“Stress is defined as the pressure expe-rienced by a person in response to life demands. (Selye – 1956)

2. Stress Management

Stress Management is the ability to main-tain control when situations, people and events make excessive demands. Stress management means many things to dif-ferent people because everyone has their own way of dealing with stressors.

3. Classification of Stress

Stress may be classified in the following manner:

·           A stiff neck and/or tight shoulders.

·           Back pain.

·           Fast breathing.

·           Sweating, and sweaty palms.

·           An upset stomach, nausea, or diarrhoea.

5. Techniques to manage stress

There are many simple techniques that may prove useful in the management of stress as shown in figure 4

·           Remove yourself from stressful situation

·           Don’t overcome yourself, talk to some-one freely

Effect of stress on the body

Stress has various harmful effects of the body. They include

·           A fast heartbeat.

·           A headache.

·           Relax yourself

·           Avoid extreme situations

·           Indulge in physical activity

·           Manage your time Figure 4- Technique in stress management

·           Get more sleep