PHYSIOLGICAL REACTIONS OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM SYMPATHETIC NERVOUS SYSTEM REV UP SYSTEMS TO PREPARE AND HANDLE STRESS PARASYMPATHETIC NERVOUS SYTEM COOL DOWN AFTER STRESS HAS PASSED ENDOCRINE SYSTEM PRODUCE HORMONES HORMONES CHEMICAL MESSENGERS THAT HELP REGULATE BODILY PROCESSES SYMPATHETIC NERVOUS SYSTEM TRIGGERS HORMONES HEARTBEAT, BREATHING, TENSED MUSCLES, SLOWED DIGESTION

Stress Review http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4g25d7_Afmc&feature=related

Hormones Linked to Stress Epinephrine ( Adrenaline) Rush that comes with excitement Increases heart rate which Boosts Oxygen and Glucose to muscles and brain http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySssfiO1Xyg Hypothalamus triggers adrenal glands to produce more hormones

Hormones Linked to Stress Cortisol Bodies stress hormone Higher levels during fight or flight Quick burst of energy Increases blood sugar in the body (energy) Heightened memory Helps maintain homeostasis

Neurotransmitters Linked to Stress Endorphins Responsible for feeling pleasure Produced during extreme stress Reducing perception of pain and stress

Neurotransmitters (messengers) Linked to Stress Dopamine Initiates adrenaline A coping mechanism for the body affected by stress Feel good released during and after exercise

Chronic Stress Long term problems beyond ones control. Becomes a constant burden.

Stress & Illness PSYCHOSOMATIC ULCERS ASTHMA HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE PHYSICAL DISORDERS BROUGHT ON BY STRESS ULCERS SORE IN LINING OF STOMACH STRESS CAN INCREASE ACID IN STOMACH ASTHMA BROUGHT ON BY STRESS HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE INCREASED BLOOD FLOW

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder EXPERIENCING A TRAUMATIC EVENT CAN RESULT IN RELIVING OR PLAYING THE MEMORIES OF THE EVENT IN ONE’S MIND OVER AND OVER AGAIN EVENT IS THEN RELIVED 5.2 MILLION AMERICANS IN A GIVEN YEAR http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DG_FgvwYMug&feature=fvsr

STRESS & PERSONALITY TYPE A RUSHED AND COMPETITIVE TRY ACCOMPLISH A LOT IN SHORT TIME HIGH STANDARD FOR THEMSELVES FRUSTRATED IF DON’T MEET GOALS http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqkXPaksEw0

STRESS & PERSONALITY TYPE B CALMER LESS COMPETITVE NOT AS CONCERNED ABOUT GOALS LESS LIKELY TO DEVELOP STRESS RELATED ILLNESSES http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=leZUJzRNe30

Perfectionist ACCEPTS NOTHING LESS THAN PERFECTION FROM ONESELF CAN TAKE THINGS TOO FAR NEVER SATISFIED CAN SUFFER FROM HIGH LEVELS OF STRESS http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIsdSND-BGo

HARDINESS RESISTANCE TO STRESS VIEW STRESS AS CHALLENGES INVOLVED & COMMITTED TO WHAT THEY DO HAVE SENSE OF CONTROL OVER WHAT THEY DO Commitment Control Challenge

RECOGNIZING SIGNS OF STRESS It is important we recognize our stress and take appropriate actions Part 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kh97RaxaCJQ Part 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fm9Ge-RXg_U

Vitamins & Minerals that help with Stress Vitamin C B’s (B5 anti stress) Calcium Potassium Magnesium Zinc

Food’s that help with Stress Oatmeal Oranges Salmon Dark Green Veggies Spinach Sweet Potatoes Turkey Almonds and Walnuts

Building Hardiness Adequate sleep Regular physical activity Eat healthy

MANAGING STRESS HELPS RESTORE BALANCE IN THEIR LIFE HELPS PREVENT STRESSORS FROM TAKING CONTROL OF YOU AND MAKING YOU ILL 7 stress reducers http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4EN-UFSsZds&feature=related

Managing Stress CONFRONTING THE PROBLEM TIME MANAGEMENT PHYSICAL ACTIVITY HUMOR http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGtXyWOcYM0&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KPgpRw9tiuM MENTAL REHEARSAL BREATH EASY

Managing Stress BIOFEEDBACK RELAXATION MEDITATION GETTING HELP WHEN YOU NEED IT IMPROVE SLEEP PROPER DIET http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8aCWo78B-Qc&feature=related

Assignment List three ways you know you are suffering from stress? With what you have learned write one paragraph on a stress reduction plan you can use when faced with stress. (In other words what will you now do when you are stressed)?