Phase 4―Severe/ Debilitating Cumulative Stress Reaction This phase is often considered “self-destructive” and tends to occur after 5 to 10 years of continued stress. | Conflict with team mates and supervisors Lack of necessary training to perform a task (job) Mobility fears (phobias) (commuting and travel schedules) Traffic transportation Repetitive thought patterns Worrying about future events Unrealistic, and perfectionist expectations Over scheduling Failing to be assertive Procrastination or failing to plan ahead Demands―Employees indicate that they are not able to cope with demands of their job. Control―Employees indicate that they are not able to have a say about the way they do their work Support―Employees indicate that they receive adequate information and support from their colleagues and superiors. Relationships―Employees indicate that they are subjected to unacceptable behaviors, Bullying and harassment at work. Role―Employees indicate that they don’t understand their role and responsibility. There is role confusion. Change―Employees complain that the organizations do not carry them along frequently when there is an organizational change. Career Development―under-over promotion, career development opportunities Organizational structure/climate―favoritism in a place of meritocracy Work life balance―career and family (father working, mothe working, their problem taking care of the home front children) Financial state- Unrealistic expectation Ridged thinking, lack of flexibility All or nothing attitude School and exams Demands from boss Demands from spouse Extended family pressures Organizational affiliations pressure Accidents and disasters―land, air, water Armed robbery attacks Kidnapping experience Security force brutality―(police, army) Task force brutality―(LASTMA, KAI, V.I.O Road safety) Hoodlums activities―(Area boys, Opc, Agbero) Unfulfilled dreams Fuel scarcity Protests and strikes Relocation―wives/husband’s burden during relocation. [3] [19] [20] | Significant intervention from professionals. |