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BY Abdul Khaliq
Definition of Stress
physical and psychological responses to the
pressures of daily life
Or
Stress is the way human beings react both physically
and mentally to changes, events, and
situations in their lives.
Causes of Stress
The most frequent reasons for
stressing out fall into three main
categories:
1. The unsettling effects of change
2. The feeling that an outside force is
challenging or threatening you
3. The feeling that you have lost
personal control.
Types of Stressors
Stressors
Situations that are considered stress generating are known
as stressors.
Many professionals suggest that there is a difference
between what we perceive as positive stress, and distress,
which refers to negative stress.
Positive stress has the following characteristics:
Negative stress
Negative stress has the following characteristics:
Causes anxiety
Can be short or long-term
Is perceived as outside of our coping abilities
Feels unpleasant
Decreases performance
Can lead to mental and physical problems
Definition of Distress
Psychological (meaning extreme anxiety,
sorrow, or pain) distressis a general term
used to describe unpleasant feelings or
emotions
that
impact
your
level
of
functioning. In other words, it is psychological
discomfort that interferes with your activities
of daily living.
Distress is result in negative views of the
environment, others, and the self. Sadness,
anxiety, distraction, and symptoms of mental
illness
Symptoms of Distress
Irritability ()
Disruptive eating patterns (overeating
or under eating)
Harsh treatment of others
Increased smoking or alcohol
consumption
Isolation
Compulsive shopping.
Anxious Thoughts
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