Stress Is it contagious?

Has it Happened to You? Doing something I was uncomfortable with because of peer pressureDoing something I was uncomfortable with because of peer pressure Making a new friendMaking a new friend Being accepted by kids at schoolBeing accepted by kids at school Fighting with a friendFighting with a friend Wearing the right clothesWearing the right clothes Not getting along with brother/sisterNot getting along with brother/sister Worrying about moneyWorrying about money

Death of close family memberDeath of close family member Being left outBeing left out Change in family incomeChange in family income Not being good at sports, piano, dance, mathNot being good at sports, piano, dance, math Trying hard but still failingTrying hard but still failing Parents giving me too many jobsParents giving me too many jobs Parents didn’t listen to meParents didn’t listen to me Speaking up in classSpeaking up in class

Having adults expect too much from meHaving adults expect too much from me Joining a new after-school activityJoining a new after-school activity Changing schoolsChanging schools Threat of violence at schoolThreat of violence at school Divorce of parentsDivorce of parents Personal injury or illnessPersonal injury or illness Arguments with parentsArguments with parents Gained a new family memberGained a new family member

What is the dreaded “s” word? Pressure Too much to do in too little time Inability to cope Feeling overwhelmed

How does it affect me? HeadachesHeadaches Grind teethGrind teeth HeartburnHeartburn Back/neck tightens upBack/neck tightens up Heart beats fasterHeart beats faster Loss of appetiteLoss of appetite Face feels hotFace feels hot Stomach upsetStomach upset Legs get shakyLegs get shaky Tap fingers or feetTap fingers or feet

Top Ten List Parent having problem Fight with friend Taking a test Wondering if you’re cute Not having privacy Birth of sibling Moving to a new school Remarriage of parent Not having enough $$$ Divorce of parents

Positive vs. Negative Positive stress pushes you to complete a task.Positive stress pushes you to complete a task. Positive stress keeps you safe.Positive stress keeps you safe. Positive stress causes you do your best.Positive stress causes you do your best. Positive stress can give that extra boost!Positive stress can give that extra boost! Negative stress can cause physical ailments. Negative stress put demands on your body and mind. Negative stress can cause you to react badly. Negative stress can push you over the edge.

Are Things Sometimes Just Too Much? 1. I often feel tense, anxious, upset….1. I often feel tense, anxious, upset…. 2. I have a nervous stomach….2. I have a nervous stomach…. 3. People in my family often make me upset….3. People in my family often make me upset…. 4. People at school often make me nervous….4. People at school often make me nervous…. 5. I get headaches a lot….5. I get headaches a lot…. 6. I often have trouble sleeping….6. I often have trouble sleeping…. 7. I worry about school, even at night/weekend7. I worry about school, even at night/weekend

8. I find myself eating a lot when I get nervous..8. I find myself eating a lot when I get nervous.. 9. I have trouble concentrating on things because I’m worrying about something else….9. I have trouble concentrating on things because I’m worrying about something else…. 10. I consider drugs, smoking, or drinking to relax….10. I consider drugs, smoking, or drinking to relax…. 11. I have a lot of things that have to be done by a certain time at school and home….11. I have a lot of things that have to be done by a certain time at school and home…. 12. I have trouble finding time to relax….12. I have trouble finding time to relax…. 13. When I do have time to relax, I can’t relax because I feel guilty that I’m not doing homework or chores…..13. When I do have time to relax, I can’t relax because I feel guilty that I’m not doing homework or chores…..

How do you score? 6 or more= high stress level6 or more= high stress level 2 to 5= average stress level2 to 5= average stress level 1 or 0 = below average stress level1 or 0 = below average stress level

Stress Safety Valves Spend time aloneSpend time alone Take a walkTake a walk Listen to musicListen to music Play with little kidsPlay with little kids Work on a hobbyWork on a hobby Cook somethingCook something ExerciseExercise Tackle one thing at a timeTackle one thing at a time Talk to someone that really listensTalk to someone that really listens

Describe a time when you felt… Nervous/Anxious Fear Guilty Jealous