1. Stress-related Conditions
Psychology
Stress-related Conditions
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2. Which symptom is a sign of stress? (hold up fingers)
Decreased body temperature
Increased heart rate
Constricted pupils
1. Hand signals:
thumbs up or thumbs down to indicate agreement or disagreement
use fingers to indicate a number selection such as “Which is the correct solution one, two or three?”
teacher gives feedback to the students
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What issue is NOT a condition that can be caused from stress? (hold up fingers)
Migraines
Colds/Flu
More accidents
Decreased blood pressure
1. Hand signals:
thumbs up or thumbs down to indicate agreement or disagreement
use fingers to indicate a number selection such as “Which is the correct solution one, two or three?”
teacher gives feedback to the students
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4. Objectives
Recognize symptoms and conditions that are indicators of overtraining/burnout and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.
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5. Terminology
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder- Sustained emotional disorder that comes from a traumatic and/or stressful experience
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PLAY! OR
Pass…
Burnout or Overtraining
5. Pass or Play
teacher poses a question and gives wait time
teacher calls on a student and asks them “pass or play?”
student says “play” if they wish to answer the question or “pass to__________” if they want to pass to a specific classmate
teacher provides feedback
What types of things lead to burnout or what’s called overtraining in athletics?
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7. Overtraining/Burnout in Athletics
Causes
Monotony
Lack of rest
Two-a-days
Back-to-back competitions
Change in nutrition
Outside influence
Family or friend issues
Class or workplace issues
Anxiety
Losing season/loss of position
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8. Signs and Symptoms of Burnout
Decreased performance
Negative feelings about sport
Chronic fatigue
Change in attitude
Physical changes
Insomnia
Change in eating patterns
Easily distracted
More injuries/illnesses
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9. Personalities Related to Burnout
Highly motivated athletes
Perfectionists
Non-assertive
Child prodigies
Single sport participants
Females
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10. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Sustained emotional disorder that comes from a traumatic and/or stressful experience
Triggers or cues set off symptoms
Nightmares/flashbacks
Hyper alertness
Memory and concentration problems
Difficulty forming and maintaining relationships
Issues with placing trust in people
Feel alienated
Feel personal responsibility/guilt for event
Tendency to self-medicate
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11. PTSD
Fixation on the past repeating itself causes a constant state of heightened awareness & stress
This gets the victim stuck in a phase of the grieving process
Usually try to avoid similar situations
May bring on panic attacks or flashbacks
Other symptoms include:
Detachment
Feelings of hopelessness & intense fear
Hallucinations
Avoidance behaviors (reclusiveness)
7.7 million Americans suffer from some sort of stress disorder
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12. Depression Extreme reaction to a life event
Can be mild, moderate, or severe
Situational or developmental stressors
More recently depression has been linked to socioeconomic status
Red flags for depression
Depressed mood
Less interest in hobbies & social activities
Irritability or anger
Diminished performance
Substance abuse
Social withdrawal or isolation
Preoccupation with escape or death
Sleep disturbances
Loss of energy
Poor concentration
Increased aches & pains
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13. Depression Depressed people have a habit of being very self-critical
Treatments are usually multifaceted & long-term
Therapy
Medication
Sleep hygiene
Exercise program
Skill building
Stress management
Acupuncture
DEPRESSION IS NOTHING TO BE ASHAMED OF! SEEK TREATMENT & ENCOURAGE OTHERS TO!
HIGH SUICIDE RATE!
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14. Generalized Anxiety Disorder (Anxiety)
A disproportionate amount of stress & anxiety about most day-to-day things
Constantly jumping to the potential catastrophic situation
Inability to control the physical reactions to stress
Psychological treatment, medications, acupuncture—several treatment options are available
High success rate!
Diagnosed based on the following criteria:
Excessive daily anxiety or worry for 6 months
Difficulty controlling worry
Three or more anxiety symptoms
Impairment in daily life due to anxiety
6.8 million people!
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15. What are some symptoms of anxiety?
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16. Generalized Anxiety Disorder (Anxiety)
Signs & symptoms of anxiety
Difficulty getting to sleep
Shortness of breath
Dizziness/lightheadedness
Sweating
Choking sensation
Poor performance
Detachment from reality
Worry/nervousness
Disrupted appetite
Paresthesia
Chills or hot flashes
Gastritis, nausea
Psychomotor agitation
Irritability
Fear of losing control
Feelings of “going crazy” or fear of death
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17. Panic Attacks
A triggered episode of acute cardiovascular & respiratory stress
Similar to what will bring on a flashback
Usually panic attacks come out of nowhere
Even though the stress is likely built up over time
Over the day, during the week, etc.
Symptoms usually mimic an asthma attack
Shortness of breath
Chest pain
Tightness in the throat
Lightheadedness
Without treatment this likely develops into panic disorder which may lead to agoraphobia or an unwillingness to go out into social situations
High suicide rate
6 million people!
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18. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
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PLAY! OR
Pass…
Overtraining and PTSD
5. Pass or Play
teacher poses a question and gives wait time
teacher calls on a student and asks them “pass or play?”
student says “play” if they wish to answer the question or “pass to__________” if they want to pass to a specific classmate
teacher provides feedback
What suggestions do you have for someone suffering from these conditions?
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20. Letter or Note to a Friend
Write a note to an athlete who you suspect my be suffering from overtraining. Explain the symptoms you see and your suggestions to help them.
27. Letter or Note to a Friend
teacher instructs students to write a note to a friend or absent classmate explaining the learning
teacher uses think-pair-share or collects to review
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