stress management for the caregiver lesson ii: theory of stress module v: the emotions of stress

Stress Management for Stress Management for the Caregiverthe Caregiver

Lesson II: Theory of StressLesson II: Theory of Stress

Module V: The Emotions of Module V: The Emotions of StressStress

ContentsContents

– Module V- Stress Emotions/Anger and Module V- Stress Emotions/Anger and FearFear•ContentContent

•Self-Assessment Anger QuizSelf-Assessment Anger Quiz

•Discussion QuestionsDiscussion Questions

•ReviewReview

– Final TestFinal Test

Module V: The Emotions of Module V: The Emotions of StressStress

• In this module the learner will be In this module the learner will be introduced to the stress emotions of introduced to the stress emotions of fear and anger and their impact on fear and anger and their impact on the physical body. At the end of this the physical body. At the end of this module:module:– The learner will identify their anger The learner will identify their anger

patterns through a self-assessment test, patterns through a self-assessment test, the results to be shared in reflective the results to be shared in reflective discussion.discussion.

Anger and FearAnger and Fear

• Anger and fear are two emotions of Anger and fear are two emotions of stress.stress.– Anger allows us to want to fight a threat.Anger allows us to want to fight a threat.– Fear allows us to want to flee a threat.Fear allows us to want to flee a threat.– Thus both are part of Fight or Flight.Thus both are part of Fight or Flight.– They protect usThey protect us


• Anger is a defense mechanism that Anger is a defense mechanism that when dealt with and diffused when dealt with and diffused appropriately can be a very healthy appropriately can be a very healthy expression.expression.– Anger that is expressed with hostility or is Anger that is expressed with hostility or is

suppressed.suppressed.– Anger causes the physiological changes Anger causes the physiological changes

associated with fight or flight, with associated with fight or flight, with peripheral vasodilation increasing, peripheral vasodilation increasing, causing a flushed face.causing a flushed face.


• Relationship of improperly expressed Relationship of improperly expressed anger and disease:anger and disease:– Migraine headachesMigraine headaches– UlcersUlcers– ColitisColitis– ArthritisArthritis– HypertensionHypertension– Heart Disease (Hostility is directly related to Heart Disease (Hostility is directly related to

this)this)


• Anger and FearAnger and FearAnger

Explode

Withdrawal

ResentmentPhysical Problems

Hostility

Hatred


• Well Managed AngerWell Managed AngerAnger

Recognize and Validate Feelings

Evaluate

Control and Clear Expression

Problem Resolution

Greater interaction and improved relationships


• Fear is the flight response of fight or Fear is the flight response of fight or flight. When recognized and dealt with flight. When recognized and dealt with this is a very healthy defense mechanism.this is a very healthy defense mechanism.– Fear which is irrational or has not been Fear which is irrational or has not been

addressed can develop into unwarranted fear.addressed can develop into unwarranted fear.– Unwarranted fear can block our ability to Unwarranted fear can block our ability to

discern when we are truly threatened.discern when we are truly threatened.– It causes a pale complexion due to It causes a pale complexion due to

vasoconstriction.vasoconstriction.


• Relationship of improperly expressed Relationship of improperly expressed fear and disease:fear and disease:– AngerAnger– AnxietyAnxiety– DepressionDepression– UlcersUlcers– ColitisColitis– Autoimmune DiseasesAutoimmune Diseases

Anger AssessmentAnger Assessment

• The following is a quick exercise to The following is a quick exercise to assist you to understand how you assist you to understand how you exhibit anger in a course of a day exhibit anger in a course of a day and the frequency.and the frequency.


• When I feel angry, my anger tends to surface in When I feel angry, my anger tends to surface in the following ways:the following ways:

• AnxiousAnxious• DepressedDepressed• Over eatOver eat• Start dieting Start dieting • Trouble sleepingTrouble sleeping• Excessive sleepingExcessive sleeping• Careless DrivingCareless Driving• Chronic fatigueChronic fatigue• Abuse alcohol/drugsAbuse alcohol/drugs


• Explode in rageExplode in rage• Cold withdrawalCold withdrawal• Tension headachesTension headaches• Migraine headachesMigraine headaches• SarcasmSarcasm• Hostile jokingHostile joking• Accident proneAccident prone• Guilty and self-blamingGuilty and self-blaming• Smoke or drinkSmoke or drink• High blood pressureHigh blood pressure• Frequent nightmaresFrequent nightmares


• Tendency to harp or nagTendency to harp or nag• IntellectualizeIntellectualize• Upset StomachUpset Stomach• Muscle tensionMuscle tension• Swear or name callSwear or name call• CryCry• Threaten othersThreaten others• Buy thingsBuy things• Frequent latenessFrequent lateness• Never feel angryNever feel angry• Clenched jaw muscles/TMJClenched jaw muscles/TMJ• boredbored


• Nausea, vomitingNausea, vomiting• Skin problemsSkin problems• Easily irritableEasily irritable• Sexual difficultySexual difficulty• Sexual apathySexual apathy• Busy workBusy work• Sulk, whineSulk, whine• Hit, throw thingsHit, throw things• Complain whineComplain whine• Cut/mutilate myselfCut/mutilate myself• InsomniaInsomnia• PromiscuityPromiscuity• Help othersHelp others


• Other ______________________________Other ______________________________

• My average number of anger My average number of anger episodes per day episodes per day is____________________.is____________________.

Discussion and ApplicationDiscussion and Application

• Take a moment to answer the following questions Take a moment to answer the following questions and be prepared to share your answers within the and be prepared to share your answers within the group or if online you may send your responses group or if online you may send your responses as a word attachment to as a word attachment to [email protected]@yahoo.com. I will respond to your . I will respond to your comments within 24 hours.comments within 24 hours.

• Based on the anger assessment quiz, do you feel Based on the anger assessment quiz, do you feel you have issues with managing anger? If so, what you have issues with managing anger? If so, what is your current style? Think of three ways to vent is your current style? Think of three ways to vent your anger or redirect it in a healthy way.your anger or redirect it in a healthy way.

Discussion and ApplicationDiscussion and Application

• If you feel you don’t have anger If you feel you don’t have anger issues, share how you deal with your issues, share how you deal with your anger.anger.

ReviewReview

• Anger and fear are healthy emotions that when Anger and fear are healthy emotions that when expressed appropriately protect us from harm.expressed appropriately protect us from harm.

• There is a direct correlation with disease and There is a direct correlation with disease and mismanaged anger, especially heart disease. mismanaged anger, especially heart disease.

• Mismanaged anger and fear just lead to more Mismanaged anger and fear just lead to more anger and fear.anger and fear.

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