What is Stress?
The emotional and physical strain caused by our responseto pressure from the outside world. Common stress reactions include tension, irritability, inability to concentrate and a variety of physical symptoms that include headache and a fast heartbeat? I do not have such symptoms, but why aint I getting into sleep?
It is almost impossible to live without stress, and most of us wouldn't want to too... If stress gets out of control, it may harm our health, our relationships with people and refrain us from enjoying life
Examples of overload situations are common in today's world:
1. You and your spouse both work full time while you are raising your family. Your parents are retired, in ill health and are independent on your help with shopping and running errands.
2. You are a single person living alone, and your salary isnt rising as fast as the rate of inflation. It is getting harder each month to pay bill?
Not a worry as I am not living alone... I am not yet oblige to pay for all bills
3. You are a divorced parent and share the custody of your children with your former sporse. But the friction between the 2 of you on matters concerning the children is becoming more bitter and more frequent
Not to worry too, I don't intend to get married too
4. The expectations and competition at your workplace is becoming fierce. You find youself coming in early, staying late and taking on more work than you can handle
Other than staying late, I don't mind the others
Managing stress involves learning about:
1. How stress affects the mind and body?
It affects my sleep, resulted in insomnia
2. How to identify the warning signs of stress?
3. How to develop good stress-management techniques?
Allow me with a guess... Avoid last minute work
4. When to seek professional help?
No luxury for professional assistance
What are the signs of Stress?
Mental symptoms of STRESS
Tension, Irritability, Inability to concentrate, Feeling excessively tired, Trouble Sleeping
Erm, I started off with trouble sleeping, then to feeling excessively tired, followed by inability to concentrate... Ended off with tension and irritability I guessed
Physical symptoms of STRESS
Dry mouth, a pounding heart, Difficulty in breathing, Stomach upset, Frequent urination, Sweating palms, Tight muscles that may cause pain and trembling
How to deal/combat with stress?
One method of stress management is called the TARP method, and it has been proven effective for many. TARP method offers a form of protection, protection against the distressing and sometimes harmful effects of stress
T is for TUNE IN: Get the habit of noticing early signs of stress
A is for ANALYSE: Think about the source or causes of your stress
R is for RESPOND: Deal with cause of your stress, and its effect on you
P is for PREVENT: Develop good stress-reduction habits for a healthier lifestyle
How-to Information:
1. Scan yourself for physical signs of stress, starting with your head and working down. For e.g.
Do you have muscle tension?
Do you have sweaty palms?
Do you have rapid breathing or rapid pulse?
2. Scan your behaviors for signs of stress. For e.g.
Are you pacing or fidgeting?
Is your voice too tense, too loud or too quiet?
Chatboard (0)