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Coping With Stress

Stress is a physical, emotional, or mental response to perceived threats that can arise from various life events and daily pressures. Symptoms include physical, emotional, and behavioral issues, which can lead to serious health problems if chronic. Effective stress management strategies include exercise, time management, open communication, and using worksheets to identify triggers and coping methods.

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Coping With Stress

Stress is a physical, emotional, or mental response to perceived threats that can arise from various life events and daily pressures. Symptoms include physical, emotional, and behavioral issues, which can lead to serious health problems if chronic. Effective stress management strategies include exercise, time management, open communication, and using worksheets to identify triggers and coping methods.

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Coping with stress:

I- Definition of stress
1-what causes stress?
2- Stress symptoms and impact
II- Strategies to overcome stress
1- How to manage stress
- Worksheets
- Conclusion
I- definition of stress
• Stress can be defined as a physical, emotional, or mental
response to external factors (stressors) perceived as
threatening or exceeding our coping abilities.
• 1. Causes of Stress
The causes of stress can vary and differ from person to person.
They may include major life events such as job changes, loss of a
loved one, relationship conflicts, as well as daily factors such as
work demands, financial concerns, and academic pressures.
• 2. Symptoms of Stress and Impact
Stress symptoms can be physical (headaches, sleep disturbances,
backaches), emotional (anxiety, irritability, depression), and
behavioral (increased substance use, compulsive behaviors).
Over the long term, chronic stress can contribute to the
development of mental and physical health problems such as
anxiety, depression, cardiovascular diseases, and gastrointestinal
disorders.
II. Strategies to Overcome Stress

• 1. Stress Management

• Regular physical exercise to release endorphins and reduce


stress levels.

• Time and priority management to reduce stress sources related


to procrastination or poor organization.
• Open communication with loved ones, friends, or healthcare
professionals for support and guidance.

• Use of worksheets to identify stress triggers, physical and


emotional responses, and appropriate coping strategies.
Conclusion

• In conclusion, stress is an inevitable reality of modern life, but


it can be effectively managed by identifying its causes,
adopting appropriate coping strategies, and seeking support
when needed. By implementing these techniques, it is possible
to reduce the adverse effects of stress on mental and physical
health, and promote overall well-being.

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