1. 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

2. Stress Review

3. Hormones Linked to Stress
Epinephrine ( Adrenaline)
Rush that comes with excitement
Increases heart rate which
Boosts Oxygen and Glucose to muscles and brain
Hypothalamus triggers adrenal glands to produce more hormones

4. 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

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

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

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

8. 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

9. 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

10. STRESS & PERSONALITY TYPE A RUSHED AND COMPETITIVE
TRY ACCOMPLISH A LOT IN SHORT TIME
HIGH STANDARD FOR THEMSELVES
FRUSTRATED IF DON’T MEET GOALS

11. STRESS & PERSONALITY TYPE B CALMER LESS COMPETITVE
NOT AS CONCERNED ABOUT GOALS
LESS LIKELY TO DEVELOP STRESS RELATED ILLNESSES

12. Perfectionist ACCEPTS NOTHING LESS THAN PERFECTION FROM ONESELF
CAN TAKE THINGS TOO FAR
NEVER SATISFIED
CAN SUFFER FROM HIGH LEVELS OF STRESS

13. 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

14. RECOGNIZING SIGNS OF STRESS
It is important we recognize our stress and take appropriate actions
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15. Vitamins & Minerals that help with Stress
Vitamin C
B’s (B5 anti stress)
Calcium
Potassium
Magnesium
Zinc

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

17. Building Hardiness Adequate sleep Regular physical activity
Eat healthy

18. MANAGING STRESS HELPS RESTORE BALANCE IN THEIR LIFE
HELPS PREVENT STRESSORS FROM TAKING CONTROL OF YOU AND MAKING YOU ILL
7 stress reducers

19. Managing Stress CONFRONTING THE PROBLEM TIME MANAGEMENT
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
HUMOR
MENTAL REHEARSAL
BREATH EASY

20. Managing Stress BIOFEEDBACK RELAXATION MEDITATION
GETTING HELP WHEN YOU NEED IT
IMPROVE SLEEP
PROPER DIET

21. 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)?