discuus how we can cope with stress so that it can make a difference to our mental health?

Question

stress in psychology

Answer 1

THIS IS NOT A discussion board it is for questions & answers ---do you have a question?

Answer 2

I take a step back and put things into perspective. Then I can prioritise the burdens and only alter my decisions if the nature of the burden alters. At this point I reassess the whole situation but it does not happen often.

I have also come to the understanding that many of the things that were stressful related back to someone else so in effect I was taking the stress for their problems.

So in times of crisis I now tell myself - my stresses come first everyone elses after.

Answer 3

Sometimes you just have to step away from your problems.I know this is hard,because when you tell someone no,or not to bring there problems to you.You then will find out who your true friends are.The ones that drop you were really not your friend any way.Stress is a powerfull mind play,try to keep focuse,and relax more,if you can.Stress can be cause from trama.And so much more.Ask your family for help,you could be surprise at who shows up.If you need help to cope,please turn to your doctor.Explain what your problem is ,you can talk openly,so don't be afraid to speak whats on your mind.And ask for help most of all.Some say stress is psychology,your mind can play so many tricks on you,and sometime you just need that extra little help.

Answer 4

Stress comes when survival is threatened ( material or emotional ) and a person lacks the skills to prevail -
the more skills ones learns ( social, work, physical etc ) the more assured one is of survival. Ironically, the greater the skills, the more comfortable a person becomes, the easier the entire learning process also becomes.
It is a one step in front of the other process that leads to reduced stress.
Personally, I have found understanding & learning (being proactive) far better for dealing with stress than just coping (which seems reactive to me).

Answer 5

Never bottle things up, get them out in the open, talk any problems and worries over with someone who is prepared to listen and whom you can trust, learn how to relax, try mediation, stay away from negative people as much as you can, no one needs emotional vampire around them, eat well, sleep well, take long leisurely walks, if you have the space and time a pet helps too, just think positive and don't give into feelings of inadequacy.

Answer 6

personally i deal with stress by doing the things that i enjoy and exercise, resting, relaxation. Listen to easy on the ear music, drink water, eat fruits and vegetables, never underestimate the power of laughter also. But i do not over do the relaxing and easy living as it can make u less resistant to stressful situations when they occur. It is all about balance.

Answer 7

I am studying psychology and that is obviously an essay title that you have been given...

You didnt even try to disgise it by taking off the 'discuss' prefix and letting it remain a question..

I don't feel justified in answering this for you - and you do realise that your answer will have to be in terms of what you have studied in your text book not based soley on random yahoo answers

I hope this is not the case

Good luck anyway

Answer 8

My belief is to tackle each problem one at a time, write it down think of ways to solve it then throw it in the bin, the key is to not let things get out of control, if you deal with each thing as it arrises you never get burdenend, also if you talk your problems, stresses over with someone you trust "a problem shared is a problem halved!"

Answer 9

You have to understand that a little bit of stress is ok because it spurns you into action. Don't stress about being a little stressed - "don't sweat the small stuff."

Answer 10

its a combination of genetics, early life stress, and on-going stress situations cause and determine individuals to respond to stress and become vulnerable to major depression, panic disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder and other psychiatric disorders.

Answer 11

Listen to a good hypnosis tape every day before you go to sleep.