Stress  Stress – response of the body to any demand made upon it.  2 types  Acute – short-term response to danger or a situation  Chronic – continuous response to danger or a situation (takes a long time to recover)

Stress  Eustress – Good stress  Distress – Bad stress

Stress Response (3 stages)  #1 - Fight or Flight response (acute stress)

Stress Response Fight or Flight  Abrupt physical change on the body Increase Heart rate Increase Respiration Eyes dilate Digestion Stops (slows) Increase Sweating Muscular Tension Increase blood pressure

Stress Response (3 stages)  #2 Stage of Resistance  Not acute-- Dealing with stress over time.  Body is always “on guard”  Stress that reappears often  Financial stress  Relationship  Bullying  This is when learning how to deal with STRESS is important.

Stress Response (3 stages)  #3 – Stage of Exhaustion  The body can no longer physically deal with chronic stress.  Types of Exhaustion  Physical  Pathogen  Mental  Physical Problems Created  high blood pressure, ulcers, heart damage

When facing a stressor…  Ask yourself…  #1. “Does a threat really exist?  #2. “Is the issue important to me?”  #3. “Can I make a difference?”  If you answer no to any of these, do not waste your energy!!!!

Kicking stress in the you know where!  #1. Recognize the stress causers  #2. Make healthy lifestyle changes  #3. Get organized  #4. Learn to say “no”!  #5. Relaxation