1. Effects and treatments

2. Stress Stress is the emotional and physical strain caused by our response to pressure from the outside world.

3. Physiological effects Pain of any kind Heart disease Digestive problems Sleep problems Depression Obesity Autoimmune diseases Skin conditions, such as eczema

4. What causes stress? Stressors External: Major life changes, work, relationship difficulties Internal: Pessimism, perfectionism, negative self-talk

5. Top ten stressful life events 1. Spouse’s death 2. Divorce 3. Marriage separation 4. Jail term 5. Death of a close relative 6. Injury or illness 7. Marriage 8. Fired from job 9. Marriage reconciliation 10. Retirement

6. Tolerance Your support network Your sense of control Your attitude and outlook Your ability to deal with your emotions Your knowledge and preparation

7. How do you respond to stress? Foot on the gas Foot on the break Foot on both

8. What is burnout? ”Burnout is a state of emotional, mental, and physical exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress.” - Rowland Croucher

9. StressBurnout Characterized by overengagementCharacterized by disengagement Emotions are overreactiveEmotions are blunted Produces urgency and hyperactivityProduces helplessness and hopelessness Loss of energyLoss of motivation, ideals, and hope Leads to anxiety disordersLeads to detachment and depression Primary damage is physicalPrimary damage is emotional May kill you prematurelyMay make life seem not worth living

10. Causes Work-related Lifestyle Personality traits

11. Physical signs and symptoms Feeling tired and drained most of the time Lowered immunity, feeling sick a lot Frequent headaches, back pain, muscle aches Change in appetite or sleep habits

12. Emotional signs and symptoms Sense of failure and self-doubt Feeling helpless, trapped, and defeated Detachment, feeling alone in the world Loss of motivation Increasingly cynical and negative outlook Decreased satisfaction and sense of accomplishment

13. Behavioral signs and symptoms Withdrawing from responsibilities Isolating yourself from others Procrastinating, taking longer to get things done Using food, drugs, or alcohol to cope Taking out your frustrations on others Skipping work or coming in late and leaving early

14. Treating them all Stress Talking about it Taking care of physical needs Burnout Put yourself first Create a nurturing social network

15. END http://www.helpguide.org/mental/burnout_signs_symptoms.htm http://www.churchlink.com.au/churchlink/forum/r_croucher/stress_burno ut.html http://www.helpguide.org/mental/stress_signs.htm http://www.overcominganxiety.org/stress-and-anxiety.html