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SECTION 2 - PAGE 4- PLAINDEALER - WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15,1984 Most stress problems begin at work place Emotional stress means different things to different people. It is not the event that causes stress but the in­ dividual's response to it that determines the reaction. This has been demonstrated in numerous studies conducted on stress in the workplace. What causes stress in one person may not bother a co­ worker at all, but the end results of stress, regardless of the origin, are remarkably similar. Stress in the workplace, aggravated by stressors in other environments such as the home, results in characteristic physical illnesses; heart attcks, hypertension, strokes, kidney disease, peptic ulcer and rheumatoid arthritis. Keepin' employees, revealed significant differences between those who were habitually or chronically sick and those who were relatively free of illness. Most of the chronically sick group had a professional background or some college education. They frequently felt frustration in not being able to use their talents or abilities to their full potential. In contrast, most of the healthy workers came from lower middle class backgrounds. As a group, they were more content with both their home and work lives! They felt that their jobs were Unfortunately, since workers develop a variety of reactions to stress, managers frequently interpret stress reactions as strictly personal problems rather than responses ,to stressful work conditions. An employer can spot stress in the work place by a deteriorating job performance, absenteeism, increased em­ ployee dissatisfaction, deteriorating physical con­ ditions, alcohol and drug abuse, and increased medical in­ surance claims for stress- related illnesses. Chronic irritating minor hassles can contribute to stress- related illness just as much as the chronic psychosocial stresses such as grief, social isolation or poverty do. A strongly-motivated workaholic, commonly known as a Type-A personality, is recognized as the prime can­ didate for the diseases that result from stress. If such a person smokes cigarettes, develops hypertension or has an elevated cholesterol level, he greatly increases his chances of eventually developing a stress- related disease. But, in addition to the damage they do to themselves, such individuals also cause stress in co-workers and subordinates by their aggressive, and frequently hostile, behavior. One study, involving 2,000 Traffic fatalities decrease Illinois traffic fatalities for July totalled 131, a 7.1 percent decrease from the same period of 1983, according to provisional figures released by the Illinois Department of Transportation and the Illinois State Police. The provisional total of 792 fatalities for seven months of 1984 is a decrease of 5.2 percent from the 835 deaths for the same period of 1983, and a decrease of 10 percent from the 880 deaths in 1982. In July there were 131 deaths as the result of 119 accidents, a decrease of 7.1 percent from the 141 provisional deaths in July 1983, and a decrease of 10.3 percent from the 146 fatalities in July 1982. In July there were 22 pedestrians killed in 22 ac­ cidents; five persons killed in three railroad crossing ac­ cidents; 15 persons killed in 15 accidents involving motor­ cycles, and five pedalcyclist killed in five accidents. CONSERVATION MEETING The next regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the McHenry County Conservation District will take place at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 16, in the district office at 6512 Harts Road, Ring wood. JC Penney Sales Circular Correction Notice Microwave Oven «5985 • adver­ tised on page 27 of today's 28 page JC Penney USA insert is not available at this time be­ cause of delivery problems. Also, the key letters "F" and "H" in the Lamp photo on page 26 are transposed. We regret any inconvenience this may have caused you. satisfying and not overly complex or difficult. Many companies are beginning to combat the problem of stress- related illness by providing short-term programs designed to relieve stress reactions. One successful program is meditation. Meditation generates a feeling of relaxation, a drop in blood pressure and heart rate, and a change in brain-wave patterns. Relaxation training is also being taught in two or three one-hour sessions. This training, when practiced during two 15-minute relaxation breaks each day, has been found to lower 'blood pressure. Biofeedback is another strategy being used. Hiose who use these techniques have fewer symptoms of disease, fewer sick days, better work performance, higher sociability and job satisfaction. Some companies believe, however, that it is more im­ portant to deal directly with the aspects of the work environment and organization that may be causes of stress. Efforts to redesign jobs have helped in­ crease individual control, relieve boredom and increase job satisfaction. Conservation department • sets informational bike ride A program, combining an informational workshop and a recreational ride, is being sponsored by the McHenry County Conservation District for interested bicyclists Saturday, Aug. 18, at Harrison-Benwell Conservation Site. Beginning at 9 a.m., Bill Schwietzer from Northern Prairie Outfitters will be displaying and demon­ strating tents, cooking equip­ ment and Other light weight bicycle-camping equipment. George Mann from McHenry County bicycle Club will then outline safe group riding and lead a three mile ride to MCCD'a Nippersinlf Trail parking lot/ There, John Shiel from the Conservation District will outline camping areas in district sites for interested bicycle- campers. .1 3 An optional seven-mile ride to Richmond will follow, or par* ticipants may choose to return to Harrison Ben well. 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