stress management
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MindMindMind can’t be defined in words,
but we can tell the function of the mind.
The function of the Mind is to protect what you hold your Self to be.
( Identifying your Self)
Management
•Putting things into order•Balancing the Mind
•Establishing equilibrium between the body and mind
StressStress• It is any action or situation which places
special physical or psychological demands on a person.
• Anything unbalancing the person’s equilibrium.
• Any strong emotion of mind causes stress. It is the response to pressure.
• Stress means internal or external events which pose a threat to the integrity of the organism.
Types of StressTypes of Stress• Eustress Eustress
+ve+ve JoyJoy
HappinessHappiness
ContentmentContentment
ReliefRelief
EasinessEasiness
RelaxRelax
• Distress
-veve StrainStrain
AngerAnger
FrustrationFrustration
TensionTension
AgitationAgitation
MINDMIND EMOTIONAL STRESS:
• LUST• GREED• HATRED• FEARS• JEALOUSY• DEPRESSION• COMPETITION• AGGRESSION• CONFLICTS • WORRIES
Disorders due to StressDisorders due to Stress
• Somatic Body • Psychosomatic Body & Mind
• Psychic Mind
Somatic StressSomatic StressPhysical Imbalance
• Due to accident,burns,major surgery,major infection etc.
• Can be taken care after knowing the cause.
• If ignored for a very long period it may lead to psychosomatic disorder
Psychosomatic Stress is due toPsychosomatic Stress is due to • Lust
• Greed
• Hatred
• Fear
• JealousyJealousy
• Depression
• Competition
• Aggression
• Anxiety
• Tension
• Anger
• Excitement
• Emotional
• Conflict• Worries
Role of mindRole of mind
Mind plays a very important role in stress. More than 80% of the ailments are caused due imbalance of the mind. Mind is mainly responsible for Psychosomatic & Psychic disorders.
Physical signs of mental StressPhysical signs of mental Stress
• Excess weight for age & height
• High Blood Pressure
• Lack of Appetite
• Desire to eat as soon as problem arises
• Frequent heart burns
• Chronic Diarrhoea or constipation
• Insomnia
• Feeling of Constant Fatigue
• Frequent Headache• Muscle Spasm
• Shortness of Breath
• Tendency to Faint
• Inability to Cry or Burst into Tears
• Persistent Sexual Problem (Frigidity,Impotence,Fear)
• Excessive nervous energy which prevents Relaxation
Mental Signs of Mental StressMental Signs of Mental Stress• Constant feeling of Uneasiness
• Constant Irritability with Family /Work Associates
• Anxiety about Money
• Fear of Disease (Cancer,Heart Disease)
• Fear of Death of Self or Others
• Inability of having good Laughter
• Feeling of Isolation
• Stress as the Weekend approaches
• Reluctant to take a Vacation
• Feeling one can’t discuss Problems with others
• Lack of concentration for a longer period
• Phobias-Fear of Heights, Enclosed Spaces, Thunders Storm,Earth Quakes
• Feeling of Failure
• Feeling of Insecurity
By the time it comes to the By the time it comes to the surface,STRESS can lead tosurface,STRESS can lead to
• Asthma
• Diabetes
• Blood Pressure
• Arthritis
• Spondilitis
• Heart attack
Self - ManagementSelf - Management• REGULAR FOOD AND SLEEPING HABITS• REGULAR EXERCISE• SPORTS, YOGA• SEX• VACATION• UNDERGOING ADVENTURES LIKE TREKKING
HIKING,MOUNTAINEERING ETC.• FAITH IN GOD AND RELIGION• FOLLOWING RITUALS. • STUDIED CHANGE IN LIFE STYLE.• MEDITATION.
Holistic Concept of Stress ManagementHolistic Concept of Stress Management
• Annamaya Kosha Physical body
• Pranamaya Kosha Vital body
• Manomaya Kosha Astral body
• Vidnyanamaya Kosha Wisdom body
• Anandamaya Kosha Bliss body
ProblemProblem
There is no problem that you can’t solve
If you can’t solve a problem
then it is not your problem
Laugh and the World laughs with youLaugh and the World laughs with you
• HAPPINESS is in seeing what you have
• A shift from working for happiness
to working in happiness