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Taking Charge of One's Health - Stressors and Responses
Taking Charge of One's Health - Stressors and Responses
Taking Charge of One's Health - Stressors and Responses
STRESS
❑ Stress is a state of mental or emotional
strain or tension resulting from adverse
or very demanding circumstances.
❑ Stressor
➢ any event or conditions that put a strain
on the individual
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2. Cognitive
▪ constant worrying, forgetfulness, lack
of concentration and attention,
pessimistic
3. Emotion/Affect
▪ moody, irritable, lonely
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STRESS RESPONSE
1. Primary Appraisal – figuring out
the event.
Resilience
Gratitude Grit
Efficacy
Growth Optimism
Hope
CHARACTERISTICS OF STRESSORS
1. unpredictability of the event
2. intensity of the event
3. uncontrollability
4. pressure
Negative emotions
are NORMAL responses
to ABNORMAL EVENTS.
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COPING
• “I should be coping • Helpless • “The fact I got here today • Less fearful
better.” • Incompetent proves I am coping a bit.” • More hopeful
• Fearful • “Talking to a counselor • Less helpless
helps me to cope better.” • Stronger
• “Most people would have • Competent
trouble after an event like • Open to seeking
this.” support/help
• “My reactions mean • Fearful • “These reactions are only • Reassured
I am going crazy.” • Worthless temporary.” • Capable
• Pessimistic • “Most people have these • Hopeful
reactions after a disaster.”
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IMPORTANT REMINDERS!!!
Do not SELF-DIAGNOSE
Do not SELF-MEDICATE
SEEK professional help
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