It is the ability of an individual to manage the sources of his or her stress in positive or healthful ways

Determine the cause or source of your stress

Become physically active by playing sports, doing some exericise, or going out

Get engaged and keep in touch with others

Make time for yourself, relax, and have fun

Practice the 4as in dealing with stress

Take care of yourself and develop a healthy lifestyle

Smoke

Take your stress out on other people by lashing out or having an emotional outburst

Sleep too much

Procrastinate

Drink too much alcohol

Binge-eat on comfort and junk foods

Isolate yourself from other people, especially from your family and friends

Take medications or prohibited drugs to relax

Spend too much time watching TV or playing games on the computer

Run away from the problem instead of finding solution

It is experienced by people as a response to the feeling of personal loss

It is an emotional suffering when the relationship permanently ends and love was taken away from the person

What are the five stages of grief

This is usually the first reaction upon learning about a loved one's terminal condition or death

At this stage, the person may feel shock and disbelief. The person may even insist that the diagnosis is wrong

The person blames other people, including the dying relative, for the situation

In this stage, the person negotiates or pleads to God in exchange for a life extension

Sadness and grief are two emotions that dominate this stage

The person may also feel depressed or worried because of the practical implications of loss such as settling the burial costs or having to take care of the children alone

This is the final stage wherein a person already concedes and calmly embraces the reality

This is te opportunity to make peace with the loved one who is dying, with the stituation, and with ourselves