How to End The Confusion on Dealing with Extreme Stress.
Posted by admin on July 17, 2011 under Uncategorized | 
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A persons ability to cope with extreme stress effectively will of course depend on their innate abilities, any positive resources available and their own awareness. Along with their individual nature, each person has their own strengths and personal challenges. Even though they might have the exact same experience, two people can have completely different reactions. With that consideration, each individual needs to be thought of as unique and one approach for coping and recovering from the stress may not work for another person. It is still useful to know about some kinds of approaches, considerations and general concerns.
One situation for example is a young adult still living at home with parents whose relationship is problematic. The teen or early teen may want to try to help fix the situation, but of course are unable to, which can produce a whole range of negative feelings as well as extreme stress. The teen will need to be made aware, that in that kind of situation, they don’t have to take any responsibility for their parents behavior or choices. A good thing to do when the parents are fighting is for the teen to be removed. When it starts, just leave and go somewhere that is a positive place and not stressful. The teen can visit a friend or go for a relaxing walk – anything that is positive in nature. One approach to dealing with particular forms of trauma, and the ensuing stress, is to communicate with others who have shared experiences. Certain people will find this kind of association with a support group valuable. However, not everyone is comfortable in a group environment. For those who have limited resources or personal types of support, a support group can be beneficial. The immediate environment may not have the personal support of family members or close friends.
A major aspect of dealing with extreme stress and its various responses is learning to be patient through the healing process. Patience is necessary simply because it takes time to heal.
There will be feelings and emotions that happen because of the trauma and it is important that you let yourself experience them. It is just as important to allow your emotions to be expressed in a healthy comfortable way, as it is to talk about your feelings. It is only when all of it is kept inside that there is great potential for coping difficulties.
Ways to effectively handle extreme stress is very different between adults, teens and young children. The best route for any age group, but especially for young children is professional treatment. It can be beneficial to offer ongoing long term support to adults and teens depending on the nature of the trauma. In either case, personal support systems consisting of good friends and family can play a major and positive role with recovery.