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What percent of people have a stress reation |
80% of people durning traumatic events |
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Recovery time from stress reactions |
50% within 3-6 weeks 40% within 6 months |
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Common S&S of stress |
1. Shock, disbelief and denial 2. Loss of appetite 3. Sleep disturbance 4. Irritability 5. Depression 6. Disinterest in relationships 7. Guilt, anxiety, anger, fear, grief 8. Fluctuating mood 9. Low sexual drive, menstrual cycle changes |
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Stress |
Total behaviour patterns under extenuating circumstances Non specific respond of the body |
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Critial incident |
Situation faced by rescuers that causes them to experience unusually strong emotion reactions which could interfere with their ability to function |
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Duraration of general symptoms of stress |
4-6 weeks |
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Get extra help if stress |
Strong/persistent Symptoms last for more than 3 weeks. Mild symptoms last for more than 6 weeks |
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Things to NOT do |
1. Drink excessively 2. Withdrawl from people 3. Think your crazy/try to find answers 4. Have unrealistic expectations for recovery |
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To deal with stress |
1. Talk about it 2. Fake it till u make it 3. Take care of your physical health 4. Take breaks |
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Advice for friends experiencing strss |
1. Encourage them to talk 2. Dont tell them how you feel or how they should feel 3. Be willing to say nothing 4. Ask how they are doing throughout the month |
