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Stress

Stress is a physical and emotional response to change that can be managed and reduced. It manifests through various physical and emotional symptoms, and adolescents often seek support or may withdraw when feeling overwhelmed. Effective coping strategies include facing stress head-on or avoiding it through distractions.

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Stress

Stress is a physical and emotional response to change that can be managed and reduced. It manifests through various physical and emotional symptoms, and adolescents often seek support or may withdraw when feeling overwhelmed. Effective coping strategies include facing stress head-on or avoiding it through distractions.

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STRESS

STRESS
 is a person’s physical and emotional
response to change.
 is irresistible thus it can be controlled;
excessive stress can be reduced; and stress
reaction can be managed.
PHYSICAL SYMPTOMS OF STRESS:
 Low energy
 Headaches
 Upset stomach, including diarrhea and
nausea
 Aches, pains, and tense muscles
 Chest pain and rapid heartbeat
 Insomnia
EMOTIONAL SYMPTOMS OF STRESS:
 Becoming easily agitated, frustrated and
moody
 Having difficulty relaxing and quieting your
mind
 Feeling bad about yourself (low self-
esteem), lonely, worthless and depressed
 Avoiding others
 DEPENDING ON AND SEEKING
OTHERS FOR SUPPORT
Some adolescents know that they are
in need of guidance and so they immediately
run to their parents, mentors or friends for
assistance and support. They are honest
enough to admit that they need a support
group to get a clearer perspective of things
before making decisions.

 WITHDRAWAL OR HELPLESSNESS
Withdrawal is escaping from the
truth that a potential threat is around the
corner. It is saying that nothing is wrong and
everything is ordinary, even the stressor
itself. When adolescents find themselves
helpless and cannot solve their issues
anymore, they tend to withdraw from the
crowd or even from life itself.

COPING – is the cognitive and behavioral strategy


employed by individuals to deal with the demands Depression is a form of withdrawal. Suicide is a
of life. devastating consequence of social withdrawal.

Some adolescents succeed in managing their


stressors successfully leading to growth and
maturity while others struggle.

COPING STRATEGIES
 APPROACH-ORIENTED RESPONSE
Adolescents using this approach face
stressful circumstances head on. They
immediately take action and fix their
problems promptly. They use their minds to
solve issues. They do not waste time in
finding immediate solutions to the stress at
hand.

 AVOID OR MINIMIZING STRESS


Avoidance is common to teenagers
who do not know what to do with their
stressors. They avoid overthinking and find
ways to distract themselves from the
situation. Too much hanging out with
friends, partying, even in the middle of
exam week.

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