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A rapidly changing world can cause stress, but it is how we deal with that stress that matters. We can look at change from another angle - rather than a threat to our way of life, we could see it as an opportunity for new experience and new knowledge.
Some people cope with stress by understanding and minimizing the things that stress their body. Others use medication to mask problems caused by stress, such as pain. Some people simply do not cope, and develop negative emotions.
This book is designed to help you understand the things that cause stress, the problems that can arise, and the broad range of ways people might manage their stress.
Table of Contents
CREDITS
PREFACE
CHAPTER 1 NEGATIVE EMOTIONS
What are Negative Emotions?
The Need for Control
Overview of Negative Emotions
Causes of Negative Emotions
Physiological Arousal
The Impact of Negative Emotions
Negative Emotions and Mental Health Disorders
CHAPTER 2 STRESS CONTROL
Why do we Need to Control our Stress?
Physiological Response to Stress
General Adaptation Syndrome
Responses to Chronic Stress
Long-term Outcomes
Cognitive Responses to Stress
Defence Mechanisms
The Stress Epidemic
Stress and War
Stress and Disease
Stress and Relationships
Stress and Crime
Dealing with Stress
Stress Management Techniques
Poor Coping Strategies
Useful Coping Strategies
Relaxation Strategies
CHAPTER 3 ANGER MANAGEMENT
The Impact of Anger
Anger as Physiological Arousal
Ways of Conceptualising Anger
Passive Anger
Aggressive Anger
Anger Management
Ways to Diffuse Anger
Counselling Strategies
CHAPTER 4 DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY
Depression
Depressive Disorders
Symptoms of Depression
Causes of Depression
Other Physical Illnesses
Anxiety
Anxiety Disorders
Symptoms of Anxiety
Causes of Anxiety
Combatting Anxiety and Depression
CHAPTER 5 DEALING WITH SHAME, GUILT AND SELF-DOUBT
Other Common Negative Emotions
Shame
Guilt
Self-doubt and Reduced Self-Esteem
Other Negative Emotions
CHAPTER 6 COPING WITH NEGATIVE EMOTIONS AT HOME
Overcoming Negative Thoughts
Helpful Techniques for Well-Being
Medical Services
Sleep
Things to Avoid
Case Studies
CHAPTER 7 COPING WITH NEGATIVE EMOTIONS AT WORK
Work Life
Causes of Negative Emotions at Work
Anger
Stress
Fear
Disappointment
Dislike
Bringing Negative Emotions to Work
Helpful Techniques for Wellbeing at Work
Case Studies
CHAPTER 8 ACHIEVING BALANCE
Too Much Positivity
What is Normal? What is Healthy?
Some Stress is Fine
Dealing with Conflict
Case Studies
Hedonic and Eudemonic Approaches
APPENDIX
ISBN: 978-0-9925878-8-8