Presention on Stress Management-Principle

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STRESS

MANAGEMENTPresentation created by

LT Michael L. Tomlinson, CHC, USNR

RP2 (SW) Jennifer C. Sullivan, USN


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WHAT IS STRESS?Stress(stres), noun.1. A specific responseby the body to astimulus, as fear orpain, that disturbs orinterferes with thenormal physiological

equilibrium.2. Physical, mental, oremotional strain ortension.


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Stress is notin ourenvironment

it iswhat weperceive in our

mind and body.


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PLEASE CIRCLE ONE:

POSITIVE / NEGATIVE Stress in and of itself is neither

positive nor negative.

It is ourperceptionof thatstimulus which determines

whether a situation is stressful.

Some event that is exciting andpleasurable to one person may

be painfully stressful to another.


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MIND OVERMANAGEMENT

Our goal is not to eliminate stressbut to learn how to manage it.

Begin with educating yourself.

Remember:

Knowledge is power!

The ability to control a matter lies

in understanding it.


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Basic Stagesof Stress ARE:

LARM

RESISTANCEEXHAUSTION


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ALARM

The bodys initialphysical reaction forfight or flight.


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RESISTANCEThe body tries to cope and adapt to

the continued stress and begins theprocess of repairing any damagecaused by the stress.

If the stress can be overcome thebody repairs the damage and thephysical signs disappear.

Resistance to stress is increasedeach time its dealt with leaving usstronger than before.


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EXHAUSTION

If there is no relief from the stress,the body and mind cannot repairthe damage.

This can result in emotional,

mental, and physical problems.


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STRESS SYMPTOMSWork related stress has a way of creeping into our lives sometimeswithout our even realizing it. Some of the symptoms are minor whileothers are more serious and even hazardous to your health. You may

e stressed out if youHave a hard time making decisionsHave trouble meeting important

deadlinesExperience feelings of fatigue orsleepiness even with enough sleep

Have low self-esteemFeel that there just arent enough hours

in the day to get the job done

Tend to criticize and be argumentativeExperience moodiness or depressionAre forgetful


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STRESS SYMPTOMS IIGet the constant feeling that something is

wrong or missingHave a change in appetite so that you eat

more or less than usual

Find yourself smoking, drinking, or using

drugs to cope with your jobExperience rapid, irregular heartbeats or

heart pounding

Experience rapid breathing orhyperventilation

Get muscle aches, headaches, ormigraines

Have high blood pressureBreak out in skin rashes


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DURING TIMES OF CRISIS

Give yourself credit for being human;intentional self-care is crucial.

Recognize that your mind is not fully

functioning. DO NOT make any majorlife changes or life decisions until thingscalm down.

Follow the AA motto:

One Day at a Time.

Know that this too shall pass.


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5 EASY WAYS TO ADDRESS

S TR e s s s s.z zz z z z z z z z z z z z z

Take deep breaths

Take a walk; escapefrom your environment

Say no to what youdont have time for orwhat isnt interesting

Leave work early (or at

least on time)Relax your demands onyourself a bit; most ofus expect to much


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5 MORE WAYS TOADDRESS STRESSLet yourself ask questions, and communicatewith co-workers.

Do unpleasant tasks in the morning to get themover with.

Simplify things whenever possible. Look at large,overwhelming projects as a series of steps youcomplete one at a time.

Let yourself laugh, especially when you feelgrumpiest.

Live in the presentdont spend time worryingabout how much better things were in the past orwhat might happens in the future. Most peoplewho are able to manage stress have perfectedthe art of living in the now.


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MAIN GOAL

Act, dont react. Plan ahead,including having a Plan B.

If there is a pattern of settingyourself up for problems or if

the baggage from your past isinterfering too much with thepresent, GET HELP! e.g.,adults abused as children; adultchildren of alcoholics.


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