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1 Jeffrey Miller, DNP, MSN, RNCS, Coping with Stress and Anxiety: Behavioral Jeffrey Miller, DNP, APNP Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine Medical College of Wisconsin

2 Disclosure Nothing to disclose

3 Objectives To provide an overview of stress and anxiety To explore the effects of stress on the body To explore the effects of stress on relationships and enjoyment To identify methods of coping with stress To provide an overview of relaxation techniques

4 Stress and Anxiety Stress: Natural part of life Anxiety: Uncontrollable worry and stress Similarities: Involve body, thoughts, and behaviors Can have negative health consequences in excess

5 Components of Stress and Anxiety Body Body at attention Fatigue Thoughts Worry thoughts Worst case scenario thoughts Behaviors Avoidance Negative health behaviors

6 How Stress Components Interact How am I going to get all of this done? Thoughts I will do that later. Where is the ice cream? Body Head ache, pounding heart, shallow breathing, upset stomach, etc. Behavior

7 How Stress Affects Health Long term stress (chronic) Stress hormone: Cortisol Chronic exposure to stress Heart problems Sleep problems Digestive problems Psychological problems Weight problems Memory problems Problems fighting infection

8 How Stress Affects Health Short term stress (acute) Stress hormones: Epinephrine and norepinephrine Body ready for fight or flight Increased heart rate Increased breathing rate Creation of glucose from fat Blood directed away from digestion Too often, wears on system

9 How Stress Affects Relationships May ignore or suppress origin of stress Needs not being met Contributes to feelings not fulfilled and resentment Funnel stress into interpersonal conflict Emotional vulnerability

10 How to Deal with Stress: Overview Lifestyle changes Prioritizing Saying no Health related changes Eating well Sleeping regularly Exercise Changing thoughts Relaxation Regular practice Situational

11 Lifestyle Changes Prioritizing Determining elements of life needed Separating required from needed elements Ranking required elements in order of importance Setting boundaries

12 Lifestyle Changes Assertiveness Expressing your needs and wants in a respectful manner Balancing between aggressive and submissive Aggressive: Problems with relationships Submissive: Problems with selfesteem Assertive Asking for needs to be met it direct way Respecting self and others

13 Health related changes Eating well Avoiding stimulants Balanced diet Increase whole fresh food Sleeping regularly Sleep hygiene Exercise Regular routine

14 Changing Thoughts Events are interpreted Through interpretation we have self talk Negative interpretation Negative self talk Not always accurate! Change interpretation (more realistic) Change self talk and stress level

15 Relaxation: Overview Gaining control of body reactions and tension Hard to be stressed in a relaxed body Fight or flight response Blood flows away from extremities Increased heart rate Increased breathing Tunnel vision Sweating Shaking

16 Relaxation: Overview Body cannot be continuously aroused Body will naturally return to baseline This can be evoked Gaining control of body reactions and tension Relaxation response Blood flows toward extremities Decreased heart rate Slowed breathing Full vision Normal secretion Calm body

17 Relaxation: Summary Use to evoke natural relaxation response to: Return body to baseline functioning Decrease muscle tension Provides a sense of control over body

18 Relaxation Controlled breathing Used to calm immediate body stress How it works: Slow breathing and heart rate Prompt parasympathetic (CALM) response Easier with practice

19 Relaxation Example: Calming breathing exercise Deep breathing Hand on abdomen Rise and fall of stomach Breathe in through nose Breathe out through mouth Timed controlled breathing Breathe in to count of 3 Hold to count of 2 Breathe out to count of 5

20 Relaxation Progressive Muscle Relaxation Type of relaxation used to achieve deep relaxation How it works: Tensing and releasing tension in muscles Relieves tension and stress held in muscles Helps decrease physical tension in the body Not indicated for chronic pain

21 Relaxation Example: Progressive Muscle Relaxation Frame of mind Start with controlled breathing Overall: Tense muscle group for 7 10 seconds Notice build up of tension and warmth/limpness with release

22 Relaxation Example: Progressive Muscle Relaxation Systematically go through muscle groups Fists Jaw Lower Biceps Back Buttocks Triceps Shoulders Thighs Forehead Chest Calves Eyes Stomach Feet Scan body for residual tension Wave of relaxation

23 Summary Stress is a normal part of life Too much stress: Physical, emotional, and interpersonal implications Difficult to control stress and anxiety Work together with a mental health professional Relaxation: Control bodily response to stress PRACTICE!!!!

24 Jeffrey Miller, DNP, MSN, RNCS, Questions or Comments? Thank you!

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