Managing Stress Before looking at the different methods of stress management, we must first define stress and find out what causes it. There are 3 definitions of stress:1. The definition of the answer: this is Selye's approach; this means that any stimulus that provokes a stress response is by definition a stressor. The Stimulus Definition: This definition holds that we can agree that certain events are stressful, therefore any reaction they provoke can be called a stress response. Unfortunately, there are individual differences and we cannot assume that what is emphasized by one person by everyone else is also emphasized by.3. The transactional model: this is the most popular approach today to studying stress. He argues that the key to defining the degree of stress experienced by an individual lies in their perception of themselves and their world. Many people try to manage their stress and there are many methods available. One method is to use medications to treat stress. The most commonly used medications to combat stress are benzodiazepine (BZ) anxiolytics and beta-blockers. BZs such as Librium and Valium are the most commonly prescribed medications for psychological disorders and have been shown to be very effective in combating stress and anxiety. They appear to work by reducing the activity of the brain neurotransmitter seretonin. Beta blockers do not actually enter the brain but reduce the activity of nervous system pathways around the body. As sympathetic arousal is a key feature of the stressful state, they can be very effective against symptoms such as elevated heart rate...... middle of paper ...... what is happening in our lives. The concept of hardiness has been criticized because the relative importance of these three factors is unclear. Additionally, kobasa'a studies typically involve white, middle-class men and cannot be successfully generalized to include women, other ethnicities, and social classes. Kobasa's work draws attention to other factors that are important in stress management, social support and exercise. All of these factors play an important role. part of stress management, but taking into account all the reviews and factors involved in the studies, medication-related methods are probably the best ways to manage stress in the short term, but other methods such as training Stress inoculation are the best methods for people who have enough time and money. successfully dedicate to programs.