Nursing Practice
Chapter 1
THE PROBLEM AND ITS SETTING Introduction
The complexity of human activities causes a lot of effects to the lives of every individual. Whatever the effect of these activities, favorable or not, man is affected particularly in the aspect on how every activity is to be carried out using his physical strength thus making him stressed eventually. It is normal for people to experience stress but when it comes, every person should be ready to handle it in order for its effect to become favorable on his part. Though generally, its effects are negative. In the view of many people, on the other hand, it can benefit others in some ways.
No one can live without experiencing some degree of stress at all times (Selye1987). Stress nowadays plays a great part not only on students but also in each person’s daily living, it occurs when there is an imbalance between the demands of life and our ability to cope with them. Most people know something about stress. One may think that only serious disease or intensive physical or mental injury can cause stress, this is false (Selye1978). Job pressures, school works, family arguments, financial pressures and not having enough time are just few of the stressors that people at the present day society faces daily. In fact, it has been accepted in the society that everyday stress is part of modern living (Murray and Pizzorno, 1998).
The issue on how people respond on stress should be given much importance to eliminate the detrimental effects of it; one is the possible disease that a human body can have. The human response to stressful events is an ancient one, dating back to a time when life is a constant struggle for survival. Unfortunately, people are not sensitive enough to recognize what is causing them to feel stressed. What these people may notice are the physical sign of stress, such as insomnia, depression, fatigue, headache, upset stomach, digestive disturbances, and irritability living (Murray and Pizzorno).
THE PROBLEM AND ITS SETTING Introduction
The complexity of human activities causes a lot of effects to the lives of every individual. Whatever the effect of these activities, favorable or not, man is affected particularly in the aspect on how every activity is to be carried out using his physical strength thus making him stressed eventually. It is normal for people to experience stress but when it comes, every person should be ready to handle it in order for its effect to become favorable on his part. Though generally, its effects are negative. In the view of many people, on the other hand, it can benefit others in some ways.
No one can live without experiencing some degree of stress at all times (Selye1987). Stress nowadays plays a great part not only on students but also in each person’s daily living, it occurs when there is an imbalance between the demands of life and our ability to cope with them. Most people know something about stress. One may think that only serious disease or intensive physical or mental injury can cause stress, this is false (Selye1978). Job pressures, school works, family arguments, financial pressures and not having enough time are just few of the stressors that people at the present day society faces daily. In fact, it has been accepted in the society that everyday stress is part of modern living (Murray and Pizzorno, 1998).
The issue on how people respond on stress should be given much importance to eliminate the detrimental effects of it; one is the possible disease that a human body can have. The human response to stressful events is an ancient one, dating back to a time when life is a constant struggle for survival. Unfortunately, people are not sensitive enough to recognize what is causing them to feel stressed. What these people may notice are the physical sign of stress, such as insomnia, depression, fatigue, headache, upset stomach, digestive disturbances, and irritability living (Murray and Pizzorno).