1. Got Stress?

2. 4)Get more or better quality sleep
WHAT ARE THE BIG 4?
1) Improve diet
2) Increase exercise
3) Relieve stress
4)Get more or better quality sleep

3. WHAT IS STRESS?
Stress is the effect of physical and psychological demands on the body.
STRESSOR –
Anything that causes
stress on the body.

4. Chronic vs Acute Stress
ACUTE = SHORT TERM
Sudden problems that needs to be solved. If not it could lead to chronic stress.
CHRONIC = LONG TERM
Unrelieved stress which leads to exhaustion. This type can be most damaging to health.

5. Chronic stress can cause…
PSYCHOSOMATIC ILLNESSES: Related to or made worse by stress. Examples include migraines, rashes, ulcers, cold sores.
WEAKENED IMMUNE SYSTEM
Frequent illnesses and longer recovery
HEART DISEASE
Increased cholesterol and increased risk of heart attack

6. Not All Stress Is Bad
EUSTRESS is positive. Examples include Competition, planning a party, a date, having a baby, packing for vacation…
DISTRESS is negative. Examples include loss or suffering, an injury, a long term illness…
In general, stress can help and prepare you for future challenges.

7. BOOOOOOO!
HA HA HA!!!

8. Adrenaline (hormone) Heart rate and breathing increases Pupils widen
Muscles tense
Energy (fat) are released into the blood stream

9. This creates an unbalanced state.
Adrenaline
5. Blood flow to skin is reduced but blood to the brain and muscles increase
6. Digestion slows down
7. Immune system temporarily slows down
This creates an unbalanced state.

10. Emotional Signs of Stress
Irritability
Aggression
Nervousness/anxious
Apathy
Trouble problem solving
Lack in concentration
Forgetful
Change in sleep and eating habits

11. Physical Signs of Stress
Pounding heart
Shaking
Grinding teeth
Sweating
Stiff muscles
Headache
Gastrointestinal changes
Weakened immune system

12. Stages of Stress Response General Adaptation Syndrome (G.A.S)
1. Alarm = Fight or Flight (physical signs of stress)
2. Resistance = Body attempts to regain internal balance.
3. A. Recovery = Internal balance restored OR
B. Exhaustion = Unmanaged stress. The body stays in a state of emergency causing exhaustion. Results in a tired feeling that lowers one’s level of activity and immune system.

13. It is not the amount or type of stress that matters
It is not the amount or type of stress that matters. It is how we deal with the stress that matters most.

14. Stress Management Actively Change your situation Eliminate stressor
Strategies?

15. Stress Relief Temporarily shift your focus
Put your stressor aside for a period of time
Strategies?

16. Deep breathing, yoga, meditation, visualization, progressive relaxation.
Take a time out from technology.
Keep optimistic on a daily basis.
USE HUMOR!