1. Stress

2. Managing Stress Objective 1: List personal causes of stress. Objective 2: Apply refusal strategies for avoiding some stressful situations. Objective 3: Discover strategies for managing stress. Objective 4: Develop healthful behaviors that help reduce stress.

3. What is stress? The effect of physical and psychological demands (stressors) on a person Stressor: a demand placed on the body

4. Stressors Two types: 1. Eustress: positive stress 2. Distress: negative stress

5. Chronic or Acute? Chronic stress: Long term stress For example: Workaholics often have chronic stress. Acute stress: Temporary stress For example: The night before a big test you might experience acute stress.

6. Psychologists have identified 5 general categories of stressors. 1. Biological stressors: illnesses, disabilities, or injuries. 2. Environmental stressors: poverty, pollution crowding, or natural disasters. 3. Cognitive or thinking stressors: the way you perceive a situation or how it affects you and the world

7. Psychologists have identified 5 general categories of stressors continued. 4. Personal behavior stressors: such as negative reactions in the body and mind caused by using alcohol, tobacco or other drugs or by lack of physical activity. 5. Life situation stressors: death, separation/divorce, or having trouble in relationships with peers.

8. The Body’s Stress Response Three phases: 1. Alarm 2. Resistance 3. Fatigue

9. Alarm Stage pg. 200 figure 8.1 Homeostasis: When your body’s systems function smoothly and your mind is at ease. (normal balanced state) In the alarm stage, your body produces adrenaline. Adrenaline: Gives you a burst of energy and causes many changes in your body. Fight or flight response: The changes cause you to fight the stressor or “take flight” and escape.

10. Resistance Stage It’s not always possible to fight or take flight from the stressor. The body tries to recover from the stress response but can not return to homeostasis. The body continues to function at a higher level. Did you Know (pg 201)

11. Fatigue Fatigue: In this stage, your ability to effectively manage other stressors is very low. Both the mind and body have become exhausted. 3 Types Physical: Fatigue of the body in general Pathological: Fatigue brought on by the overworking of the body’s defenses for fighting disease. Psychological: Fatigue that is brought on by mental stress.

12. Physical & mental effects of stress may lead to… 1. Headaches – many headaches are related to tension 2. Asthma – air way’s constrict 3. High blood pressure 4. Weakened immune system 5. Difficulty concentrating 6. Mood swings 7. Risk of substance abuse

13. Pass out Worksheet Stressors and Stress Physical and psychological signs

14. Taking control of chronic stress Engage in physical activity http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/health/2 011/03/10/hm.stress.buster.cnn?iref=video search http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/health/2 011/03/10/hm.stress.buster.cnn?iref=video search Look for support among your friends and family Find a hobby or activity that relaxes you Avoid using tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs.

15. Ways to manage stress 1. Plan ahead 2. Get adequate sleep 3.Get regular physical activity (See pg. 208 for benefits) 4. Eat nutritious foods: poor diet habits can actually be a source of stress by causing fatigue, weakness and reduced ability to concentrate.

16. Ways to manage stress continued Foods continued - Eat regular meals - Limit comfort foods: loaded with sugars and fats - Limit caffeine: will actually increase the physical effects on the body 5. Avoid tobacco, alcohol & other drugs

17. Stress management techniques Redirect your energy (work on creative project, exercise, etc) Relax and laugh (deep breathing, thinking pleasant thoughts, stretching, etc) Keep a positive outlook Seek out support Express yourself (learn positive strategies for expressing needs, wants, and feelings. Set goals for you future. See health minute (pg 208)

18. Activity Hands-on health (pg 207)

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