STRESS

RESPONSE
Stress response- your stress
response is the collection of
physiological changes that occur
when you face a perceived threat-
when you face situation where you
feel the demands outweigh your
resources to successfully cope.
These situation are known as
"stressor"
A stressor is a chemical or biological
agent, environmental condition,
external stimulus or an event that
causes stress to an organism.
Environmental Stressors
Environmental Stressors Social Stressor
Environmental Stressors Social Stressor Daily Stress Events
Environmental Stressors Social Stressor Daily Stress Events

Life Changes
Environmental Stressors Social Stressor Daily Stress Events

Life Changes Chemical Stressors

Environmental Stressors Social Stressor Daily Stress Events

Life Changes Chemical Stressors Workplace Stressors

Stressors have physical, chemical and mental responses
inside of the body. Physical stressors produce
mechanical stresses on skin, bones, ligaments, tendons,
muscles and nerves that cause tissue deformation and
in extreme cases tissue failure. Chemical stresses also
produce biomechanical responses associated with
metabolism and tissue repair. Physical stressors may
produce pain and impair work performance. Chronic
pain and impairment requiring medical attention may
result from extreme physical stressors or if there is not
sufficient recovery time between successive exposures.
When your stress response is triggered , a
series of changes occur within your body.
They include:
Redirection of blood away from extremities and
instead to major organs
> The release of cortisol and other hormones,
which bring other short- and long-term changes
> The stress response is intended to give you a
brust of energy so you're able to fight off
attackers or run away from them effectively. The
helped our ancestors, who faced numerous physical
threats, to stay safe. However, now our threats
tend to be less physical and more associated with
our way of life-- a challenge to our status , a
demand for performance, etc.
 KEEP STRESS UNDER CONTROL
There are many affective ways to handle
stress. Of course ,you can't avoid stress in fact ,
you wouldn't want to avoid all stress ,because
you'd never grow. However ,you can manage
your life so that you survive the emotional down
times without allowing g stress to engulf you
.also ,you can work to eliminate controllable
stress factors, such as running late or not
getting enough sleep . But when stress is
contant of too great ,your wisest option is to
find way to reduce or control it .You need not,
and should not,live your life in emotional stress
and discomfort . stress can be successfully
managed . here are some suggestion that may
help.
Understand the cause of stress Understanding
why you are under stress is important . This
may seem obvious ,but it requires deliberate ,
conscious effort to pause and simply ponder
your situation . By now, you are familiar with
the stress response , the emotional or physical
symptoms of uncontrolled stress . Now you
need to try to discover the stressor , the factors
of which the stress in your life .
Analyze your stress factor and write them down

Write down your response to stress . for example ,

you may write down " Feel tired most of the time . My
lower back seems to ache all through the day ang
night .I miss deadlines and run behind schedule ."
Analyze stress response and consequences, and consider
each item , and ask why. " Why am I feeling tired ? Why
does mg back ache ? Why do I run behind schedule?
Carefully consider each answer , because the answer will
reveal stressor, such as deadline ,anxieties , trying to do
so much , managing time or money poorly ,or poor
health habits.
 Deal with the stressor
Develop techniques to de with the
cause of stress .The longer you avoid
dealing with the stress factor, the more
the stress will buildup. If tension comes
because you have put of an unfinished
task, restructure your priorities so you
can get the task that you have been
avoiding out of the way and off your mind.
Learn to work under pressure or unusual conditions

When you cant reduce the stressors , you need to

manage your stress response .Almost everyone , at least at
some point , has to meet deadlines ,keep several jobs going
at once ,resolve problems that come up , and do extra work
when necessary . However, when the pressure mounts ,you
can relieve it. Relaxation is key but most people must train
themselves to relax when the pressure is on. Some tips to
relax when under pressure are the following :
•Stop for a moment ( especially when you feel your
muscles tightening up) and take a few deep breaths
•Do a relaxing exercise. Swing your hands at your
sides and stretch
•Take a "power nap.” lie down and totally relax for
few minutes.
• Find time to do the things you enjoy
•Leave your study area for a while to take a brisk
walk
•Find a quiet place to read a magazine or novel
during break or at lunch
•If possible .look at some peaceful images such as
forests, beaches etc .These images can initiate a
relaxation response
•Look up
•Keep something humorous on hand , such as a book
of jokes
 THANK YOU
FOR LISTENING
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