Have you ever experienced stress? How was the experience? How did you manage to cope? Do you know other .mental illnesses caused by stress? Do you know what causes stress? This is an area of mental health that is less thought of. Stress is the reaction people may have when presented with demands and pressures that are not matched to their knowledge and abilities and which challenge their ability to cope. How we react when we feel under pressure or threatened. Internal stressors are stress that comes from within us and is often the most common cause of stress. We often worry about things we cannot control. They include Lifestyle choices, Negative self – talk, Mind traps and Personality traits.External stressors comes from outside of us. They include Physical Environment, Social Interaction, Organisational, Major Life Events and Daily Hassles. Stress management can be done through self care and counseling. Utilize the ABC strategy in which
A = AWARENESS What causes you stress? How do you react?
B = BALANCE How much can you cope with before it becomes negative ?
C = CONTROL What can you do to help yourself combat the negative effects of stress ?
Change your thinking through reframing, positive thinking, change of behavior by being assertive and organized.