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NUR ATIQAH ABD.HADI NUR AISYAH BERAHIM FIORAELIKA RAZIN CH YAP 890915016404 890420016242 890221146108

Title : The Perception Stress Among Staff and Students of UTMKL Sem 1 Session 2008/2009. Purpose : to find out the differences of the causes of stress between staffs and students. 1. Main Points : a). Causes : EXTERNAL work @ assignment work @ colleges environment challenges difficulties expectations confronted with on a daily basis relationships with others financial INTERNAL body's ability ability to handle stress rest overall health emotional well-being amount of sleep nutritional status Uncertainty or worries Pessimistic attitude Self-criticism

Unrealistic expectations or beliefs

b). Sign and Symptoms :

INTELLECTUAL
Memory problems Indecisiveness Inability to concentrate Trouble thinking clearly Poor judgment Seeing only the negative Anxious or racing thoughts Constant worrying Loss of objectivity Fearful anticipation

EMOTIONAL
Moodiness Agitation Restlessness Short temper Irritability, impatience Inability to relax Feeling tense and on edge Feeling overwhelmed Sense of loneliness and isolation

PHYSICAL
Headaches or backaches Muscle tension and stiffness Diarrhea or constipation Nausea, dizziness Insomnia Chest pain, rapid heartbeat Weight gain or loss Skin breakouts (hives, eczema) Frequent colds

BEHAVIORAL
Eating more or less Sleeping too much or too little Isolating yourself from others Procrastination, neglecting responsibilities Using alcohol, cigarettes, or drugs to relax Nervous habits (e.g. nail biting, pacing) Teeth grinding or jaw clenching Overdoing activities (e.g. exercising, shopping) Overreacting to unexpected problems Picking fights with other

SOCIAL
intolerance resentment loneliness abrasive, hostile lack of intimacy fewer contacts with friends nagging distrust using people

Depression or general unhappiness

c). Stress Management : HEALTHY take a few deep breaths exercise think positive take a good stretch massage the tense muscles take hot baths or showers listen good music regular vacation .get help talk to your family and friends Spending time alone (i.e., read, write, draw) Spending time with friends (i.e, going to movie, shopping, play sports) Forgiving easily, remaining open to change Treat yourself (i.e., get a massage, manicure, good meal) UNHEALTHY Smoking Self-medicating with alcohol or drugs Using sleeping pills or tranquilizers to relax Overeating or eating too little Sleeping too much Procrastinating Withdrawing from friends, family, and activities Filling up every minute of the day to avoid facing problems drink coffee or soda frequently watch television excessively chew finger nails, gum, mints, candy Excessive worry, imagining the worst Stubbornness or Tantrums (i.e., yelling, pouting, moping)

Seek help from a professional (i.e., doctor, counselor, RD)

Withdrawing/keeping things to self/denial of problems

Bibliography / Reference: http://www.lifepossitive.com http://www.helpguide.org http://www.scu.edu/ http://www.morningstarlight.com/light_theraphy