Stress

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Stress

I have chosen the topic of stress and coping for my psychology reflection paper. This course provided in-depth information on stress, coping with stress, and the favorable or unfavorable aspects that stress has on our psychological makeup. It also clearly defines the psychological factors that create social dysfunctions, the methods of psychological research, and treatment theories that assist us with stress-related coping.
I discovered that psychophysiological disorders are in fact physical disorders, in which our emotions are believed to play a central role. The stress factors that people routinely face lead to disorders on both a mental and physical basis. A common misconception, shared by me prior to completing this course, was that people who suffer from psychophysiological disorders are not “really” sick. I now realize that psychological disturbances such as stress can easily impact on the human anatomy in the same manner as any disease. A good example would be a peptic ulcer that has been caused by stress. This ulcer is indistinguishable from an ulcer that may have been caused by an overuse of medication.
This course effectively discussed the effects that stress has on our health, productivity, budget, and lives. I learned that a degree of stress is necessary; even desirable. It excites or challenges us to achieve better results. Experiencing events such as the birth of a child, completion of a major project at work, or moving to a new city, can generate as much stress as any tragedy or disaster. But without it, life would be dull.
Through this course I have found that stress reducers help individuals regain a sense of control and equilibrium. Some stress reducing strategies may relieve the immediate stress symptoms but others may require developing new behavior patterns to cope with the stresses of life. Some of these strategies include:
1. Relaxing - Close your eyes and breathe for 10 minutes. Think of relaxing places and blot all else out.
2. Exercising - Relaxed muscles make relaxed nerves. Take a brisk walk at lunch or choose some other exercise that is comfortable and realistic.
3. Eating Right - Develop eating habits that fit your situation but limit fat, sugar and salt.
4. Talking to a Friend - Find someone who won't butt in and give advice. Find someone who listens.
5. Not Relying on Alcohol or Drugs – Moderation of some substances may be fine but if used to avoid problems, they may lead to abuse or addiction.
6. Confronting the S...

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