Different Types of Stress and Their Impact on Health
Explore the various types of stress, from eustress to PTSD, and how they affect the body and mind. Learn about the causes of stress and how to manage it effectively for a healthier and more positive life.
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Healthy and Positive Living LEVEL 4 MODULE 3 LESSON 1 LIFE ORIENTATION http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRFJWVwIpFPDPdB9GyiXIPFt2ptwX14oF75RJIDyqNchyx37Kt9rBhN0Mgp 1 LESSON PREPARED BY MS MINNIE
http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQdJ7sXzhwYVWd5lb0NwF3urMqqtcadBLJGZfXmAEjDr6vNN6JJHaLMIOYhttp://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQdJ7sXzhwYVWd5lb0NwF3urMqqtcadBLJGZfXmAEjDr6vNN6JJHaLMIOY Stress-killer of our time Module 3 LESSON PREPARED BY MS MINNIE 2
http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRDBDB-hZtWwACt4Ao7YR8CjUeGU1pbSE6v-JAj3Y1zKbHeEDxAMyuzV8whttp://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRDBDB-hZtWwACt4Ao7YR8CjUeGU1pbSE6v-JAj3Y1zKbHeEDxAMyuzV8w Stress What is stress? Stress can be defined by how the body reacts to a stressor. Everybody reacts to stress differently. Stress is not always bad if it comes in small doses as it can help you perform under pressure. Constantly running on energy mode will take its toll on your body. LESSON PREPARED BY MS MINNIE 3
Types of stress Known as: Explanation Eustress This is one of the useful types of stress. It prepares the muscles, heart and mind for the strength needed for what is about to occur. Distress This is a negative type of stress. This is the kind of stress that the body undergoes when the normal routine is constantly altered. Acute stress- this is the type of stress that comes immediately with a change and there is an intense type of stress, but it passes quickly. Chronic stress will occur if there is constant change of routine. It affects the body over a long period of time. http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRw0izTSYLlpIUsrzRPDe-0D7At4Cc9-olzS2I25C-GcxmGa4-9O3Zfeuy0 LESSON PREPARED BY MS MINNIE 4
Types of stress Known as: Explanation Hyper stress This is a negative stress when a person undertakes more than he/she can handle. A person with hyper stress will respond to minor stressors with emotional outbreaks. Hypo stress This is the opposite of hyper stress. It is the result of insufficient stress. This person experiences lack of inspiration. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) This is a psychiatric condition. Following a sever trauma some stress actions do not go away. People who suffer from PTSD often suffer from flashbacks and nightmares. http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRw0izTSYLlpIUsrzRPDe-0D7At4Cc9-olzS2I25C-GcxmGa4-9O3Zfeuy0 LESSON PREPARED BY MS MINNIE 5
Causes of stress Major life changes such as the loss of a loved one, retrenchment or divorce. Social stressors- such as relationship issues, family changes, or loneliness. Work and the working environment, such as work overload, deadlines or lack of employment. Socio-economic factors such as poverty and financial problems. http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSza9r_i4WAzaGjs14Fmb9KXqDUugNiSzfLsfUj9EfbES1q3Y9ofkGwbnkp LESSON PREPARED BY MS MINNIE 6
Causes of stress Nutritional factors, such as poor eating habits, poor nutritional intake and dieting. Substance abuse, such as overindulging in caffeine, alcohol, medications, smoking and drugs, can be the cause of stress because of the related addiction and dependency. Physical inactivity as a result of chronic disease or pain. Trauma such as sexual abuse, accidents and disabilities. http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSza9r_i4WAzaGjs14Fmb9KXqDUugNiSzfLsfUj9EfbES1q3Y9ofkGwbnkp LESSON PREPARED BY MS MINNIE 7
Causes of stress Stress can be internally self-generated. Below are some factors that could contribute to stress: The inability to accept change Uncertainty Pessimism Negative self talk Unrealistic expectations Perfectionism Lack of assertiveness LESSON PREPARED BY MS MINNIE 8
Top work stressors Chronic time pressure A difficult supervisor Unsafe working conditions A period of downsizing Changes in management Major changes in policies Increase in the pace of work Conflicts with co-workers LESSON PREPARED BY MS MINNIE 9
Top work stressors Being forced to work overtime. Workload. Feeling undervalued. Deadlines. The type of work people have to do. Having to take on other peoples work. Lack of job satisfaction. Lack of control over the working day. Having to work long hours. Frustration with the working environment. Targets. LESSON PREPARED BY MS MINNIE 10
Top 7 irritants that people experience from their colleagues. 1. Seeing others not pull their weight 2. Managers changing their minds about what they want done 3. Lack of support from managers 4. Pressure from managers 5. Interruptions by colleagues and managers 6. Bullying behaviour by managers and colleagues 7. Lack of support from colleagues LESSON PREPARED BY MS MINNIE 11
Effects of personal and work stress Moodiness, irritability and short temper. Increased anger and frustration. Inability to relax. Sense of loneliness and isolation from others. Depression or general unhappiness. Little interest in appearance and punctuality. Nervous habits such as nail biting, fidgeting and feet tapping. LESSON PREPARED BY MS MINNIE 12
Effects of personal and work stress Overreaction to small things. Worry, guilt and nervousness. Inability to sleep, having nightmares or disturbing dreams. Eating more/less. Sleeping too much/little. Procrastinating or neglecting responsibilities. Using alcohol, cigarettes or drugs to relax. LESSON PREPARED BY MS MINNIE 13
The bodys response to stress Stage 1 Alarm. When you perceive a threat your body goes into fight or flight mode. Cortisone and adrenaline are released. Stage 2 Resistance. If the stress continues the body finds some way of coping with the stress. It adapts to the stains and demands but cannot keep this up indefinitely. Resources to cope are gradually reduced. Stage 3 Exhaustion and burnout. At this stage the body s capacity for adaption becomes exhausted and unable to maintain normal function. LESSON PREPARED BY MS MINNIE 14
Effects of stress in the workplace Disputes and dissatisfaction within the group/s. Increase in staff turnover. Increase in complaints and grievances. Increase in absence due to illness. Increased reports of stress. High absenteeism. LESSON PREPARED BY MS MINNIE 15
Effects of stress in the workplace Poor timekeeping. Aggression or violence in the workplace. Difficulty in attracting new staff. Poor performance. Non-productivity. Customer dissatisfaction or complaints. Loss of productivity or money. Poor motivation. LESSON PREPARED BY MS MINNIE 16
Substance abuse The use of substances to deal with stress can have a damaging impact on your life. http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQsr0iKud7tpKtmqh_bFnpyW8Ka2nBjA1KafaQ5oMrb1Ea3JUkPg-ACMCd3 http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcR2U_6i9VslQfKGePSvV6gB-IJITN-RiXlOZkynuMQB0uWb92WLivsJhR0 LESSON PREPARED BY MS MINNIE 17
Harmful substances Drugs these are chemicals that will affect how your body works. Drugs can lead to or worsen problems and may endanger your work or personal life. Drugs are addictive and easy to become dependant. http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRcjLGE1zoGCLSLDv_ml8bV0yUMHa-9Fc9n8i1PlgKG45N35KF2W0j2Caw5 LESSON PREPARED BY MS MINNIE 18
Harmful substances Alcohol this changes the way you feel. It is a sedative and will make you more relaxed. This will compromise your judgement. . http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRFqyCegefiIqyqjuGD_s8BfBQr1V4OY4cIhXG3ZzfyyNHnYQh-DCXnhroB LESSON PREPARED BY MS MINNIE 19
http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcR57wl7CoHUMUa8YzhL1MgHGIceFRG9UeUSA_mSi02qyC7QLu_xn8p9FY8http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcR57wl7CoHUMUa8YzhL1MgHGIceFRG9UeUSA_mSi02qyC7QLu_xn8p9FY8 Harmful substances Smoking nicotine cravings heighten stress levels. The impact of smoking poses many dangers to the smoker. Blood vessels are constricted therefore the body has to work harder to cope. The effects of smoking cause a strain on the body. LESSON PREPARED BY MS MINNIE 20
Preventing stress Avoid or remove unnecessary stress. Alter or change the situation. Adapt to the stressor. Accept the things that you cannot change. LESSON PREPARED BY MS MINNIE 21
Strategies that help you to cope with stress Laughter. Positive attitude. Accept that you cannot control all events. De-clutter. Eat healthy well balanced meals. Manage your time. Rest and sleep. Be assertive. Set limits. Take time for yourself. Exercise. Identify the sources of stress. Talk to a friend. Practice relaxation techniques. LESSON PREPARED BY MS MINNIE 22
Coping with stress in the workplace Be more organised. Create a balanced schedule. Don t over-commit yourself. Plan your day. Prioritise tasks. Break projects into small steps. Delegate responsibilities. Improve emotional intelligence. Break bad habits. Practice relaxation techniques. LESSON PREPARED BY MS MINNIE 23
