PRESENTATION

ON

STRESS MANAGEMENT

Ravi Kohar (43)

Ritu Porna Dowerah (44)
Rituraj Dutta (45)
Ruprekha rani (46)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
What is stress?
What is stress management?
Where does stress come from?
Sign & Symptoms of stress.
Types of stress.
Benefits of stress.
The negative effect of stress.
Stress management tips.
Stress management plan
WHAT IS STRESS ?
THE WORD STRESS IS DEFINED BY OXFORD
DICTIONARY AS “A STATE OF AFFAIRS INVOLVING
DEMAND ON PHYSICAL OR MENTAL ENERGY” IT
IS A CONDITION OR CIRCUMTANCES WHICH CAN
DISTURB THE NORMAL PHYSICAL AND MENTAL
HEALTH OF AN INDIVIDUAL.
 STRESS + MANAGEMENT
= STRESSMANAGEMENT

“A SET OF TECHNIQUES USE TO HELP AN

INDIVIDUAL COPE MORE EFFECTIVELY
WITH DIFFICULT SITUATIONS IN ORDER
TO FEEL BETTER EMOTINALLY, IMPROVE
BEHAVIORAL SKILLS , AND OFTEN TO
ENHANCE FEELINGS OF CONTROL “
WHERE DOES STRESS COME FROM?
Stress can come from Inside -
Body image
Not happy with the way you look
self-conscious feel everyone is staring at you
Stress can come from Outside i.e.
surroundings, environment
Family ……..
School ….
Friends /Peers …
Society ….
Others ……
SIGN & SYMTOMS OF STRESS
Physical
Poor appetite or overeating
Feeing tired and fatigued
Various aches and pains --- headache body
ache muscle pain
Nausea & abdominal Pain
Sleep problems
Falling sick very often e.g. fever cough cold
diarrhea
Mental
Feeling low
Nervousness and Anxiety
Excessive Anger or Depression
Being easily upset
Poor self confidence
Low self esteem
Lack of Concentration
Poor performance in studies
TYPES OF STRESS

General Stress
Cumulative stress
Acute traumatic stress
Post traumatic stress.
General stress:

Every one has this kinds of stress.

It resolves itself within a day or two.
No intervention is necessarily required
CUMULATIVE STRESS

Stress build up in your body.

It becomes more difficult to alleviate
your symptoms.
You may have more serious physical symptoms.
You may have more serious mental anguish.
ACUTE TRAUMATIC STRESS

Critical incident stress.

Produce considerable psychological distress.
A normal reaction to abnormal events.
POST TRAUMATIC STRESS.

Created by unresolved critical incident stress.

Produces lasting changes.
BENEFITS OF STRESS
Physical health gets better
-more energy and stamina
Emotions stabilized
-positive attitude
-hopeful/happier
Ability to focus improved
-able to learn and achieve
Negative Effects of Stress
1. Physical
 Weight gain/loss
 Unexpected hair loss
 Heart palpitations
 High blood pressure
2. Emotional
 Mood swings
 Anxiety
 Can lead to depression
 Can also lead to unhealthy coping strategies (i.e. alcohol,
drugs, etc)
Stress Management Tips
Making little changes in your life can really add up to a
big feeling of relief.
Learn to recognize when you are feeling stressed and
simple ways you can relax.
Take a break. Have a cold drink, get some fresh air, or
close your eyes for a minute to refocus.
Stay positive to help friends and family cope with stress.
Let others know you're feeling overwhelmed and tell
them how they can help.
Allow yourself to simply say "no" to friends and family
when you know you cannot meet their demands without
becoming overwhelmed. 
 
Stress Management Tips
Be prepared for unexpected problems such as traffic,
a lost pet or a family emergency.
Prioritize. Take control of your "to do" list by
deciding what's really most important on your list.
Write down feelings of sadness, frustration or anger
to get a clearer perspective of your emotions.
Enjoy life's simple pleasures like colorful flowers,
dancing, music, and social outings, etc.
Share your talents to better the lives of others as well
as your sense of well-being.
Stress Management Plan
 Exercise regularly.
 Have healthy eating habits never skip
breakfast
 Reduce sedentary activities like TV Video
games etc.
 Eat healthy nutritious food. Avoid Junk
food .
 Avoid excess caffeine intake e.g. tea coffee
chocolates and cola drinks
 Do NOT TAKE QUICK FIX REMEDIES like
alcohol tobacco and drugs
Stress Management Plan

 Practice time management

 Learn relaxation exercises.
 Rehearse and practice situations.
 Decrease negative self talk. 
 Build a network of friends.
The Key Word Is…. Balance
THANK YOU