Stress Management

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم

Dr. S.A. Ashraf Ali M.D. D.M.Cardiologist

Shifa Jeddah Polyclinic

Occupational Stress Management

Stress and Strain in Physics

Eustress = Optimal StressDistress = Abnormal Stress

Eustress and Distress

Stress –Illness Relationship

Yerkes-Dodson Curve

Coined by Hans Selye (1907-1982)

Highly Diverse Stimuli result in Common Changes in an organism

Historical Aspect

Unpleasant Stimulus which is beyond the coping Capability of an Individual

Definition of Stress

The brave feel the same fear as cowards but, react differently

The hardy feel the same stress as the Vulnerable but, react differently

Fear and Stress Analogy

Daily Stress is more detrimental cumulatively than Life Events

Acute Stress vs Chronic Stress

The stress by itself does not cause illness but, the reaction to the stress does

Stress and Illness

Bodily Symptoms of Stress

HypertensionStrokeHeart AttackPeptic UlcerMigraine

Stress and Illness

Tension HeadacheAllergies, AsthmaRheumatoid ArthritisCancerBackache

Stress and Illness Contd..

ObesityMiscarriagesSports InjuriesCardiomyopathy

Stress and Illness Contd..

Mismanagement of Stress

Healthy DietRegular, Adequate AerobicsMaintain Ideal WeightEliminate Negative TraitsNurture Positive Traits

Healthy Life Style

Unhealthy Food

Unhealthy Food

Unhealthy Food

Unhealthy Food

Unhealthy Food

Unhealthy Food

Unhealthy Food

Whole Grain FoodGreen SaladsFresh VegetablesGreensFruitsLow Fat Dairy Products

Healthy Diet

HappinessOptimismMoralityGratitudeForgiveness

Positive Traits

HumilitySelf-ControlGenerosityPatiencePerseverance

Positive Traits Contd..

PessimismFearGloominessFrustrationFeeling of Insecurity

Negative Traits

Cognitive AppraisalSelf-ObservationCognitive RestructuringRelaxation TrainingTime ManagementProblem Solving

Cognitive Behavior Therapy

MeditationBiofeedbackExercise, GamesAuto SuggestionPastime

Relaxation Techniques

Thought StoppingSystematic DesensitizationSpiritualityCommunity ServiceGroup Activities

Stress Management

Physical DangerPoor Working ConditionsWork OverloadTime PressuresPoor wages

Sources of Work Stress

Role AmbiguityRole ConflictResponsibility to PeopleResponsibility to Superiors

Role in Organization

With BossSuperiorsColleaguesSubordinatesDelegation of Responsibility

Work Relationship

UnderpromotionOverpromotionLack of Job SecurityMarket InstabilityGlobal Recession

Career Development

Nil or little Participation in Decision Making

Office PoliticsLack of effective

ConsultationClass Divide

Organizational Climate

SmokingEscapist DrinkingAbsenteeismDepressionMarital Disharmony

Symptoms of Occupational Stress

HypertensionHigh CholesterolAggravation of DiabetesHeart AttackSleeping Disorder

Symptoms Contd..

Work SupervisionHealth check upCounsellingIncentivesEducation

Occpational Stress Management

NegotiationMediationArbitrationCooperationConciliation

Conflict Resolution

Grant me the serenity to accept the things I can not change, the courage to change the things I can and the wisdom to know the difference

Serenity Prayer

و آخر دعواناان الحمد لله رب العالمين