Managing STRESS
What is it, What causes it, and What you must do to control STRESS.
No one’s life is completely stress-free. It’s important to know how to manage the stress in your life.
Many Americans now feel stressed about being stressed and anxious about being anxious. Unfortunately, by the time someone reaches out to a professional for help, stress and anxiety have already built to unhealthy levels.
Stress usually occurs when people operate at the edge of their abilities -- when they push themselves or are forced by circumstances to stretch beyond their familiar limits, It's also important to understand that stress can result from both bad and good events. For instance, being fired is stressful but so is bringing a baby home for the first time.
WHAT IS STRESS
Stress by definition by Dr János Hugo Bruno "Hans" Selye (1907-1982) is A Physical Demand or
a more familiar definition, A Psychological Demand. Some stress can be beneficial and may lead to actual problem-solving, but a lot of our stress is unnecessary and even harmful.
Your mind deserves better than to be loaded down with the never-ending job of worrying!
We all have stress — at work, at home, even in-between sitting in traffic. Sometimes it is caused by someone else or too many demands at work or home.
THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF STRESS
Emotional Stress
Out of all the different kinds of stress, Emotional stress is the most common. This can occur after you go through an intense break up or divorce, lose a loved one, have a fight with your spouse or experience any other problem that causes you to feel depressed or anxious. Emotional stress often manifests in the same way that depression does. You may experience weight changes, changes in how you fall asleep or how long you sleep, feelings of isolation and mood swings. Emotional stress can also occur when you feel overwhelmed at home or at work. BurnOut
If you don't want to Burn Out, Stop living like your on fire
The term “burnout” has been used since the 1970s to describe a type of work-related stress that leaves sufferers feeling exhausted (mentally and physically), harboring negative feelings toward their job, and experiencing a reduced feeling of effectiveness or sense of accomplishment. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines burnout as a syndrome characterized by “chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed.” Despite the history of the term “burnout,” it hasn’t always been taken seriously (likely due to a murky understanding of what exactly burnout is), until now. Earlier this year, the World Health Organization (WHO) officially included burnout in the 11th Revision of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11) as an
THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF STRESS
Emotional Stress
Out of all the different kinds of stress, Emotional stress is the most common. This can occur after you go through an intense break up or divorce, lose a loved one, have a fight with your spouse or experience any other problem that causes you to feel depressed or anxious. Emotional stress often manifests in the same way that depression does. You may experience weight changes, changes in how you fall asleep or how long you sleep, feelings of isolation and mood swings. Emotional stress can also occur when you feel overwhelmed at home or at work. BurnOut
If you don't want to Burn Out, Stop living like your on fire
The term “burnout” has been used since the 1970s to describe a type of work-related stress that leaves sufferers feeling exhausted (mentally and physically), harboring negative feelings toward their job, and experiencing a reduced feeling of effectiveness or sense of accomplishment. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines burnout as a syndrome characterized by “chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed.” Despite the history of the term “burnout,” it hasn’t always been taken seriously (likely due to a murky understanding of what exactly burnout is), until now. Earlier this year, the World Health Organization (WHO) officially included burnout in the 11th Revision of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11) as an
“Occupational Phenomenon.”
10 signs of Burnout are
Exhaustion
Not Enjoying Activities
Yelling
Reduced Enjoyment of Kids
Zoning Out
Physical Symptoms (Headaches, stomach aches, muscle aches)
Sleeping Problems ie "TeamNoSleep"
Feeling Overwhelmed
Lack of Motivation
Increasing Unhealthy Habits (alcohol, drugs, food)
A lot of the earlier confusion surrounding burnout was related to a lack of clarity around the difference between burnout versus depression.
10 signs of Burnout are
Exhaustion
Not Enjoying Activities
Yelling
Reduced Enjoyment of Kids
Zoning Out
Physical Symptoms (Headaches, stomach aches, muscle aches)
Sleeping Problems ie "TeamNoSleep"
Feeling Overwhelmed
Lack of Motivation
Increasing Unhealthy Habits (alcohol, drugs, food)
A lot of the earlier confusion surrounding burnout was related to a lack of clarity around the difference between burnout versus depression.
How are burnout and depression different?
Are they different?
With the new WHO definition, there is a clear distinction between depression and burnout.
Acute vs. Chronic Stress
In addition to the different types of stress, psychologists differentiate between acute stress and chronic stress. According to the American Psychological Association, Chronic Stress refers to an extended type of stress that impacts people every day of the year and can last for years or even decades. Acute stress is a type of stress that only occurs for a set period of time or only because of certain factors in the environment. This may include the stress you feel after a fight with your kids, a meeting at work or an encounter with another driver on the road. The APA also identifies something called Eepisodic Acute Stress, which refers to intense periods of stress.
Traumatic Stress
When thinking about the types of stress, many people don’t think about Traumatic stress. Traumatic stress is a type of stress that occurs because of some type of trauma to the human body and may lead to intense pain, coma or even death. It often relates to some kind of physical change that occurs. If you went through an operation, your body may experience stress until you recover from that surgery. A car accident, second or third degree burns or even a case of pneumonia may all cause traumatic stress.
Acute vs. Chronic Stress
In addition to the different types of stress, psychologists differentiate between acute stress and chronic stress. According to the American Psychological Association, Chronic Stress refers to an extended type of stress that impacts people every day of the year and can last for years or even decades. Acute stress is a type of stress that only occurs for a set period of time or only because of certain factors in the environment. This may include the stress you feel after a fight with your kids, a meeting at work or an encounter with another driver on the road. The APA also identifies something called Eepisodic Acute Stress, which refers to intense periods of stress.
Traumatic Stress
When thinking about the types of stress, many people don’t think about Traumatic stress. Traumatic stress is a type of stress that occurs because of some type of trauma to the human body and may lead to intense pain, coma or even death. It often relates to some kind of physical change that occurs. If you went through an operation, your body may experience stress until you recover from that surgery. A car accident, second or third degree burns or even a case of pneumonia may all cause traumatic stress.
Common reactions to a stressful event can include:
disbelief, shock, and numbness
feeling sad, frustrated, and helpless
difficulty concentrating and making decisions
headaches, back pains, and stomach problems
smoking or use of alcohol or drugs
Healthy Ways to Cope with Stress
Feeling emotional and nervous or having trouble sleeping and eating can all be normal reactions to stress.
Feeling emotional and nervous or having trouble sleeping and eating can all be normal reactions to stress.
Here are some healthy ways you can deal with stress:
Take care of yourself.
Eat healthy, well-balanced meals
Exercise on a regular basis
Get plenty of sleep
Give yourself a break if you feel stressed out
Talk to others. Share your problems and how you are feeling and coping with a parent, friend, counselor, doctor, or pastor.
Avoid drugs and alcohol. These may seem to help, but they can create additional problems and increase the stress you are already feeling.
Take a break. If news events are causing your stress, take a break from listening or watching the news.
Recognize when you need more help. If problems continue or you are thinking about suicide, talk to a psychologist, social worker, or professional counselor.
Take care of yourself.
Eat healthy, well-balanced meals
Exercise on a regular basis
Get plenty of sleep
Give yourself a break if you feel stressed out
Talk to others. Share your problems and how you are feeling and coping with a parent, friend, counselor, doctor, or pastor.
Avoid drugs and alcohol. These may seem to help, but they can create additional problems and increase the stress you are already feeling.
Take a break. If news events are causing your stress, take a break from listening or watching the news.
Recognize when you need more help. If problems continue or you are thinking about suicide, talk to a psychologist, social worker, or professional counselor.
Your mind deserves better than to be loaded down with the never-ending job of worrying!
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