3. Coping strategies
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Keeping physically fit will ensure thatyou are able to cope with stressful and traumatic events:
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Right answer! While physical exercise certainly helps address the build-up of stress, people's capacity to cope is also determined by a host of other factors, including pre-existing vulnerabilities, family circumstances and the scale of the stressful event.
Which of the following is a warning sign that you are drinking too much?
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Right answer! Lying about your levels of consumption or drinking in secret is an important warning sign. If you cannot be honest with others about how much you are drinking, you are effectively admitting to yourself that you have a problem.
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“Dissociation" is:
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Right answer! Dissociation is a protective mechanism often linked to traumatic stress, whereby the mind closes down feelings associated with very upsetting events.
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The most effective way of combating stress is:
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Right answer! Research has shown that spending time with others reduces stress hormones. A strong sense of connection has even been proven to extend life.
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If you're feeling extremely stressed, you should always try and take some time off:
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Right answer! Time off can be beneficial, but someone who has suffered psychological trauma will be in need of close social support, so a holiday could be an isolating and damaging experience.
For relaxation exercises to be beneficial, you need to set aside:
Right answer! Up to 20 minutes a day of deep breathing or meditation will decrease your heart rate, blood pressure, rate of breathing and muscle tension.
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