WHAT IS STRESS ? The body and mind’s reaction to everyday demands and threats

TYPES OF STRESS EUSTRESS – positive stress DISTRESS- negative stress can result from too much pressure or trauma and you don’t know how to cope with it

STRESSORS THINGS THAT PRODUCE A STRESS RESPONSETHINGS THAT PRODUCE A STRESS RESPONSE examplesexamples

STRESSORS BIOLOGICAL- mental or physical illnessBIOLOGICAL- mental or physical illness Ex. being blind, break an armEx. being blind, break an arm ENVIROMENTAL- poverty, pollution, crowding, noises and natural disaster

MORE STRESSORS COGNITIVE OR THINKING- the way you perceive a situationCOGNITIVE OR THINKING- the way you perceive a situation PERSONAL BEHAVIOR- negative reaction of the mind and body because of drugs,alcohol, etc.

STRESS CONTINUED LIFE SITUATIONS- having someone or something die, divorce, trouble relationshipsLIFE SITUATIONS- having someone or something die, divorce, trouble relationships

Stress Response Sequence 1.Alarm- First stage, when the body and mind go on high alert. Body produces adrenaline to prepare the body to respond to a stressor. The heart speeds up, providing more blood to the brain and muscles. Breathing becomes faster, providing more oxygen to the brain and muscles.

2. Resistance –The second stage, when the body tries to repair damage from the stressful event and return to its normal state. Physical resistance reaches its peak, that is why people have been known to do amazing feats of strength.

3. Fatigue Third stage, resulting in a tired feeling that lowers one’s activity level of activity.Third stage, resulting in a tired feeling that lowers one’s activity level of activity. –Physical fatigue – build up of lactic acid –Pathological fatigue – overworking the body’s defenses in fighting disease –Psychological fatigue – constant worry, depression, boredom, and isolation

Stress and You Each person handles stress differently based on personalityEach person handles stress differently based on personality –Type A – competitive, high- achieving most likely to develop heart disease or other health issues –Type B – “laid-back” non-competitive type less likely to develop problems –Hardy – seems to stay healthy despite major or traumatic stressors

Possible Effects of Stress High blood pressureHigh blood pressure HeadacheHeadache AsthmaAsthma Immune responseImmune response Psychosomatic response – a physical disorder causes by stress (migranes, panic attacks, stomachaches, digestive problemsPsychosomatic response – a physical disorder causes by stress (migranes, panic attacks, stomachaches, digestive problems

How to Manage Your Stress ELIMINATE OR REDUCE YOUR EXPOSURE TO THE STRESSELIMINATE OR REDUCE YOUR EXPOSURE TO THE STRESS CHANGE THE WAY YOU PERCEIVE THE STRESSCHANGE THE WAY YOU PERCEIVE THE STRESS

RELIEVING STRESS EXERCISE MUSIC THERAPY MEDITATION HUMOR OR LAUGHING PROGRESSIVE MUSCLE RELAXATION DEEP BREATHING MASSAGE