A Simple Guide to Stress Management, Treatment and Related Diseases

By Kenneth Kee

This book describes the Stress Management, Treatment and other Related Diseases

Stress is a part of the life every day.
It happens to you at work or at play
A little stress is good for the temperament.
It stimulates and provides excitement.

Too much stress for a long time can be harmful
The brain becomes faint and fearful
The heart beats become very fast
The breathing feels that it can not last

There is hand trembling and shaking;
There is also a sense of doom and dying
Stress is a highly treatable condition
Always think before making decision

Manage the time well and carefully
Always do work to the best of the ability
Learn to relax and how to meditate
Enjoy the life and get enough sleep

-An original poem by Kenneth Kee

Stress Management is a group of programs meant to assist people deal more effectively with stress in their lives by:
1. Analyzing the specific stress factors and
2. Taking positive actions to diminish their effects

Popular programs of stress management are meditation, psychotherapy, yoga, and exercise.

It is unrealistic to eliminate stress completely.

Stress is an unavoidable human response that people all experience from time to time

It is not totally bad either.

People can all benefit from identifying their stress and managing it better.

Stress is a very frequent disorder featured by exaggerated worry and tension.

People with stress are likely to worry excessively about money, health, family or work even though there are no signs of trouble.

They cannot calm down and may be not able to sleep readily.

Repetitive exposure of the stress reaction on people is proven to lead to long-lasting psychological and physical health disorders such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, anxiety and depression.

Stress has also been useful.

Stress acted as a protective mechanism that warned people of danger.

It is a natural reaction that told people when to run.

This reaction is now called the “fight or flight” response, or the “stress response.”

Stress is a normal component of daily life.

It happens to everybody daily as people deal with with ordinary events, interact with people and meet all kinds of demands.

A little stress is good.

It makes the person think and try harder.

It stimulates and provides excitement.

A moderate amount of stress gets the person excited about life, motivates the person and improves the performance.

It is when stress is too intense or continues for a prolonged period of time that it can become harmful and may have negative effects.

Situations that cause stress are called stressors and people feel a wide range of stressors every day.

These may be common stressors:
a. Meeting deadlines,
b. Organizing a busy day
c. Caring for a family member

Some main causes of stress are:
1. Work,
2. Finances,
3. Relationships,
4. Parenting
5. Day-to-day inconveniences.

Stress can activate the body’s response to a perceived threat or danger, called the fight-or-flight response.

Stress management starts with identifying the causes of stress in the life.

A stress journal can help the person identifies the regular stressors in the life and the way the person deals with them.

Ways to manage stress are:
1.Time management
2.Mindfulness meditation and physical relaxation
3.Laugh therapy
4.Positive Affirmations and imagery
5.Cognitive Restructuring
6.Music Therapy
7.Exercise
8.Hobby
9.Acceptance-Orientated Approach

TABLE OF CONTENT
Introduction
Chapter 1 Stress Management
Chapter 2 Causes
Chapter 3 Symptoms
Chapter 4 Diagnosis
Chapter 5 Treatments
Chapter 6 Prognosis
Chapter 7 Anxiety and Panic Attacks
Chapter 8 Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder
Epilogu

• Language: English
• Publisher: Kenneth Kee
• Release date: Sep 9, 2021
• ISBN: 9781005223977

Kenneth Kee

Dr. Kenneth Kee is a well-known medical doctor from Singapore who has been practicing medicine since 1972. He graduated from the University of Singapore and furthered his studies with a Master of Science in Health Management in 1991, followed by a Ph.D. in Healthcare Administration in 1993. Dr. Kee established Kee Clinic in 1974, located in the Holland Drive area of Singapore. The clinic has been a prominent feature of the community, offering general medical services for 5 decades. Dr Kee also served his country Singapore as a national service police Inspector at night from 1975 to 1985 while working at his clinic during the day. He had served as a police guard to the Woodland Petroleum Tanks at night during the Indonesian Confrontation period, took part in police rounds at night in the Beach Road area and taught First aid and emergency resuscitation to Police recruits. He received the Singapore Police Bicentennial 2020 Medallion on 1st March 2024 as recognition for his work in the Singapore Police. Even as he grew older, Dr. Kee continued to work actively in his clinic, although he eventually reduced his consultation hours. Beyond his medical career, Dr. Kee is also an author. He started writing about medical conditions in 2007, using blogs and other online platforms to share his knowledge with a broader audience. Over time, he published various books, many of which provide simple and accessible guides to different health conditions. His works include "A Family Doctor's Tale," "My Personal Singapore History," and numerous medical guides, available through platforms like Amazon. His books often combine his personal experiences as a family doctor with insights into Singapore's healthcare system and history. Dr. Kee has written extensively on health topics, contributing to both medical literature and general knowledge resources. Dr. Kenneth Kee has written numerous books, primarily focused on health education and personal experiences as a family doctor. Some of his notable titles include: "A Family Doctor's Tale" This book is a blend of Dr. Kee's personal experiences and his reflections on being a family doctor in Singapore. It's a great choice if you're looking for a narrative that combines both medical knowledge and human stories. "Specialized Medical Conditions" Books like **"Congestive Heart Failure: Diagnosis and Treatment"** focus on specific conditions, offering in-dept...

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A

Simple

Guide

to

Stress Management,

Treatment

And

Related Diseases

by

Dr Kenneth Kee

M.B., B.S. (Singapore)

Ph.D (Healthcare Administration)

Copyright Kenneth Kee 2021 Smashwords Edition

Published By Kenneth Kee at Smashwords.com

Dedication

This book is dedicated

to my wife Dorothy

and my children

Carolyn, Grace

and Kelvin

This book describes the Stress Management, Treatment and other Related Diseases such as Anxiety and Stress seen in some of my patients in my Family Clinic.

(What You Need to Manage Stress)

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Thank you for respecting the hard work of this author.

Introduction

I have been writing medical articles for my blog: http://kennethkee.blogspot.com (A Simple Guide to Medical Disorder) for the benefit of my patients since 2007.

My purpose in writing these simple guides was for the health education of my patients.

Health Education was also my dissertation for my Ph.D (Healthcare Administration).

I then wrote an autobiography account of my journey as a medical student to family doctor on my other blog: http://afamilydoctorstale.blogspot.com.

This autobiography account A Family Doctor’s Tale was combined with my early A Simple Guide to Medical Disorders into a new Wordpress Blog A Family Doctor’s Tale on http://kenkee481.wordpress.com.

From which many free articles from the blog was taken and put together into 1000 eBooks.

Some people have complained that the simple guides are too simple.

For their information they are made simple in order to educate the patients.

The later books go into more details of medical disorders.

The first chapter is always from my earlier blogs which unfortunately tends to have typos and spelling mistakes.

Since 2013, I have tried to improve my spelling and writing.

As I tried to bring the patient the latest information about a disorder or illness by reading the latest journals both online and offline, I find that I am learning more and improving on my own medical knowledge in diagnosis and treatment for my patients.

My diagnosis and treatment capability has improved tremendously from my continued education.

Just by writing all these simple guides I find that I have learned a lot from your reviews (good or bad), criticism and advice.

I am sorry for the repetitions in these simple guides as the second chapters onwards have new information as compared to my first chapter taken from my blog.

I also find repetition definitely help me and maybe some readers to remember the facts in the books more easily.

I apologize if these repetitions are irritating to some readers.

Chapter 1

Stress Management

Stress

Stress is a part of the life every day.

It happens to you at work or at play

A little stress is good for the temperament.

It stimulates and provides excitement.

Too much stress for a long time can be harmful

The brain becomes faint and fearful

The heart beats become very fast

The breathing feels that it can not last

There is hand trembling and shaking;

There is also a sense of doom and dying

Stress is a highly treatable condition

Always think before making decision

Manage the time well and carefully

Always do work to the best of the ability

Learn to relax and how to meditate

Enjoy the life and get enough sleep

-An original poem by Kenneth Kee

What is Stress Management?

Stress Management is a group of programs meant to assist people deal more effectively with stress in their lives by:

1. Analyzing the specific stress factors and

2. Taking positive actions to diminish their effects

Popular programs of stress management are meditation, psychotherapy, yoga, and exercise.

It is unrealistic to eliminate stress completely.

Stress is an unavoidable human response that people all experience from time to time

It is not totally bad either.

People can all benefit from identifying their stress and managing it better.

What is Stress?

Stress is a very frequent disorder featured by exaggerated worry and tension.

People with stress are likely to worry excessively about money, health, family or work even though there are no signs of trouble.

They cannot calm down and may be not able to sleep readily.

Repetitive exposure of the stress reaction on people is proven to lead to long-lasting psychological and physical health disorders such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, anxiety and depression.

Stress has also been useful.

Stress acted as a protective mechanism that warned people of danger.

It is a natural reaction that told people when to run.

This reaction is now called the fight or flight response, or the stress response.

What are the Symptoms and signs of Stress?

The signs differ from person to person.

Some of them are:

1. Headaches

2. Fast heartbeats

3. Muscle tension; muscle aches

4. Muscle tremors

5. Inability to concentrate

6. Stomach ache

7. Diarrhea

8. Chest pain

9. Breathlessness; hyperventilation

10. Dry mouth

11. Excessive sweating

12. Cold clammy hands

13. Under eating or overeating

14. Anxiety or panic attacks

15. Irritability

16. Hyperactivity

17. Loss of sex drive

18. Fatigue

19. Sense of impending doom

20. Difficulty sleeping or having frequent nightmares

21. Weight gain or weight loss

22. Teeth grinding

23. Heartburn

24. Feeling overwhelmed

25. Obsessive or compulsive behaviors

Other signs may be chills, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, fainting, twitches, weakness, stuttering, shaky voice, high-pitch laughter and higher blood pressure.

Even for children of school-going age, there is stress.

Symptoms in children are:

1. Fear of being separated from the family

2. Refusal to go to school

3. Fear of strangers

4. Fear of sleeping or having repeating nightmares

5. Unnecessary worry

What is the Treatment of Stress?

Stress is normally treated with conventional medicine and psychotherapy.

A combination of conventional and alternative medicine has been shown to be effective.

Conventional Medicine:

Psychotherapy and psychoanalysis can identify any hidden conflicts and worries that may be the cause of the stress.

Behavior modification, on the other hand, focuses on changing patterns of behavior to help the patient