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Stress - Coggle Diagram
Stress
How to Manage Stress
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Practice coping:
Rehearse reactions to situations that stress us, such as public speaking.
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Healthy lifestyle:
Exercise regularly, eat a balanced diet and practice relaxation techniques (yoga, meditation).
Seek for help:
Seek support from family, friends and social groups.
Symptoms of Distress
Physical:
Headaches, fatigue, gastrointestinal problems, hypertension.
Mental:
Difficulty concentrating, memory problems, mental confusion.
Emotional:
Anxiety, irritability, changes in appetite, persistent sadness
Behavioral:
Increased alcohol or tobacco use, social isolation, disturbed sleep patterns.
Causes of stress
External challenges:
Job problems, economic instability, health status, etc
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Life changes:
Change of city, death of loved one, change of job, marriage, divorce, etc
Depression
Relation to stress:
When stress is constant and we do not know how to handle it, it can lead to depression.
Symptoms of depression:
Loss of interest in daily activities, changes in appetite and sleep, sadness.
Importance of treatment:
Requires professional attention, treating it is key to regaining wellness and functioning in daily life.
Suicide
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Warning signs:
Mood swings, comments about death, social isolation, giving away personal items, lack of energy or concentration.
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