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Good Stress vs Bad Stress

Good Stress is called Eustress Bad Stress is called Distress
Types of Stress: Eustress vs Distress – good stress and bad stress
Acute Stress:
· Most common type of stress – often considered short term stress
· Has 3 emotions – emotional stress – anger, irritability and depression
Causes muscular tension, tension headaches, back pain, jaw pain, stomach/gut/bowel issues
Episodic Acute Stress:
Acute stress over a period of time and duration becomes episodic acute stress
Chronic Stress:
Acute stress that increases in time and frequency is considered chronic stress
Chronic stress will cause your health to suffer and:
· Raise cortisol levels
· Compromise immune system and lower resistance
· Excessive sugar produced by the liver
· Heart works harder elevating the risk for hypertension
· Headaches
Burnout and Compassion Fatigue:
Signs and Symptoms of Compassion Fatigue
· Exhaustion
· Reduced ability to feel sympathy and empathy
· Anger and irritability
· Increased use of alcohol or drugs
· Dread of working with certain clients/patients
· Diminished sense of enjoyment of career
· Disruption to world view such as heightened anxiety or irrational fears
· Intrusive imagery or dissociation
· Emotional hypersensitivity or insensitivity
· Difficulty separating work life from personal life – poor boundaries
· Absenteeism – missing work, taking many sick days
· Impaired ability to make decisions for self/clients/patients
· Problems with intimacy and personal relationships
Stress Management Techniques:
· Nutrition – healthy choices
· Hydration
· Restorative sleep
· Exercise/walk
· Organization for clarity
· Positive reframing
· Breathe – relaxation techniques
· Unplug electronics
· Lifestyle changes