What is stressWhat is stress?  The reaction of the body and mind to everyday challenges.  Stressor – Anything that causes stress.  Real, imagined, anticipated…  Eustress – Good Stress  Before a race  Watching a thrilling, scary movie  Distress – Bad Stress  Family/Friend Issues  Schoolwork

Stress Response: (Alarm-Resistance-Fatigue)  Alarm: Body goes on high alert.  Fight or Flight  YouTube - Adrenaline: Fight or Flight Response  Adrenaline is a hormone secreted by the adrenal glands, it is also called Epinephrine. The Adrenal Glands are located above each kidney. Adrenaline helps the body to adjust to sudden stress

Stress Response:  When a person becomes angry or frightened, the adrenal glands release adrenaline into the blood. The hormone causes changes in the body to make it more efficient for "fight or flight".  Adrenaline increases the strength and rate of the heartbeat and raises the blood pressure. It also speeds up the conversion of glycogen into glucose, which provide energy to the muscles.

Stress Response:  One of a good example is ; When there is fire, a person can suddenly carry a heavy stuff that he/she cannot usually carry in normal condition. It is the adrenalin hormone that is responsible in that sudden strength.  Resistance: You perform at a higher level and with more endurance for a brief period of time  Fatigue: If exposure continues your body loses its ability to adapt.

Stress& Your health  Psychosomatic Response  A physical reaction that results from stress  Low appetite  Increased risk of disease  Headache  High blood pressure  Digestive troubles  Weakened immune system.

Stress & Your Health  Psychological Problems  Depression  Anxiety - Anxiety is a normal reaction to stress. It helps one deal with a tense situation in the office, study harder for an exam, keep focused on an important speech. In general, it helps one cope. But when anxiety becomes an excessive, irrational dread of everyday situations, it has become a disabling disorder.  Nervousness  Anger  Sadness

How do you relieve stress?  Stress Relief…  Laugh  Have fun with friends  Talk to someone  Smile  Exercise  Proper nutrition  Breathing deeply  Listen to music  Mediatation …  Find what works for you.