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STRESS
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What is it? The body & mind’s response to a demand
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Stressors Any situation that puts a demand on the body or mind Environmental- pollution, poverty, noise Biological- illness, disability, injury Thinking- mental challenge Behavioral- unhealthy behaviors i.e. not getting enough sleep Life changes- death of loved one, marriage, graduation
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How do we respond?
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Physical Responses Heart pounding Headaches Sweaty palms Indigestion Skin break outs Shortness of breath Holding breath Cold hands Sleeplessness Sleep too much Fatigue Diarrhea Tight stomach Tight muscles Pain
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Emotional Response MMMMoody IIIIrritability DDDDepressed AAAAnxious LLLLack of sense of humor AAAAbrasive HHHHostile NNNNervous EEEEmotional
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Mental Responses Forgetfulness Loss of concentration Poor judgment Disorganized Fuzzy perception Confused Lack of interest Math errors Stop thinking Diminished fantasy life Negative self talk
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GAS (General Adaptation Syndrome) Body’s response to a stressor 1)Alarm Stage- body prepares for quick action as adrenaline is released into the bloodstream, heart rate & blood pressure increases, digestion slows, blood flows to muscles, respiration increases, pupils dilate & hearing sharpens, prepares to meet the demands 2)Resistance Stage- pulse, breathing rate & blood pressure return to normal, pupils contract and muscles relax ( If demands of a stressor are not met successfully, GAS continues) 3)Exhaustion Stage- body becomes fatigued from overwork, becomes vulnerable to disease
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Genral Adaptation Syndrome ALARM STAGE Pupils dilate Hearing sharpens Saliva decreases Heart rate increases Blood pressure increases Bronchioles dilate Digestion slows Blood flow to muscles increases Muscles tighten RESISTANCE STAGE Pupils constrict Hearing is normal Saliva increases Heart rate decreases Blood pressure decreases Bronchioles constrict Intestinal secretions increase to normal Blood flow to muscles decreases Muscles relax
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Fight or Flight
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The fight or flight chemicals no longer serve their original purpose. They can have and will have a negative effect on your body Such as……….
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Stress-Related Conditions Heart disease Eating disorders Chronic fatigue Anxiety attacks Mood swings Phsycological distress Depression Sleep problemas Peptic ulcers Poor immune function Stress has been linked to flare-ups of eczema, lupus & rheumatois arthritis Flu Viruses Headaches Migraines Alcoholism Smoking-realted respiratory ailments Irritable bowel syndrome Chronic pain Colds & increased right of infection
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Between 40-80% of all visits to doctors may be linked to stress Let’s look a little closer at some of those conditions………
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Stress & the Heart
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Stress turns on the automatic part of the nervous system Increases the pumping action & rate of the heart Causes arteries to constrict thereby posing a risk for blocked blood flow to the heart Can alter heart rhythms and pose risk of serious arrhythmias (definition) Blood to become stickier, increasing the likelihood of a blood clot Releases fat into the bloodstream raising bloow- cholesterol levels Reduces estrogen levels in women which are important for cardiac health
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Increases risk for infection Increases risk for infection If you are a victim of chronic stress you will have a low white blood cell count and are more vulnerable to colds and other infections Chronic stress can increase the incident of flare-ups in such diseases as multiple sclerosis There might be a link to cancer
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Recent evidence confirms the association between stress and hypertension (high blood pressure). People who regularly experience sudden increases in blood pressure caused by mental stress may, over time, develop injuries in their inner blood vessels. In one 20-year study, for example, men who periodically measured highest on the stress scale were twice as likely to have high blood pressure as those with normal stress. The effects of stress on blood pressure in women were less clear.
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Gastrointestinal Problems The brain and intestines are strongly related. They are controlled by many of the same chemicals Prolonged stress disrupts the digestive system Irritates the large intestine causing DiarrheaDiarrhea ConstipationConstipation CrampingCramping BloatingBloating Which in turn leads to: IBSIBS Peptic ulcersPeptic ulcers Inflammatory Bowel DiseaseInflammatory Bowel Disease
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Eating Disorders Stress can cause Weight gain- even in people who eat healthy, due to the release of cortisol they gain weight Weight loss- loss of appetite Eating disorders- anorexia, bulimia nervosa
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Diabetes Stress has been associated with the development of insulin-resistance This is a primary factor in diabetes
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Stress causes pain Muscular and joint Headaches TensionTension MigraineMigraine
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Sexual & Reproductive Dysfunction Premenstrual Syndrome May make symptoms worse Fertility- stress hormones can shut down menstruation Pregnancy- stress has been linked to a 50% higher risk of miscarraige Premature births Lower birth rate
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Memory, Concentration & Learning Too much stress impairs short-term memory (especially memorization)
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Other Disorders Increased risk of periodontal disease Allergies- research suggests that stress produces many allergy-like symptoms Skin disorders Hives Psoriasis Acne Rosacea Eczema Unexplained itching Unexplained hair loss
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Who is at risk?
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Take a stand against over scheduling Be realistic Get a good nights sleep Learn to relax Deep breathing exercises Muscle relaxation Meditation Bio feedbacks Massage therapy
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Treat your body well Regular exercise Eat well Avoid alcohol or drugs Watch what you’re thinking Is your cup half full or half empty? Watch out for negative self-talk Solve the little problems Don’t avoid things & situations, they won’t go away
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Build Your Resilience Think of change as a challenging & normal part of life See setbacks & problems as temporary and solvable Believe that you will succeed Take action to solve problems Build strong relationships Have a support system Ask for help when needed Participate regularly in activities for relaxation and fun
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