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1 Your body’s response to physical and mental pressures

2 Stressors Anything that causes Anything that causes stress. stress. Two kinds of stress: Two kinds of stress: –Eustress- Positive stress Ex. New job, athletic event, new baby, marriage Ex. New job, athletic event, new baby, marriage –Distress- Negative stress Ex. Death, overworked, sick, fight, breakup Ex. Death, overworked, sick, fight, breakup

3 The Stress Response aka GAS General Adaptation Syndrome 3 stages 3 stages –1. Alarm “Fight or flight”- adrenaline Increased heart rate, sweat –2. Resistance Resist Stressor Use psychological defense “Cope” –3. Exhaustion Can no longer deal with stress

4 Signs of stress include: Pounding heartHeadaches Depression Pounding heartHeadaches Depression FatigueIndigestionMood swings FatigueIndigestionMood swings InsomniaNightmares InsomniaNightmares Muscle achesAnxiety Muscle achesAnxiety Weight changeConfusion Weight changeConfusion Shortness of breathForgetfulness Shortness of breathForgetfulness

5 Health Effects of Stress Psychosomatic Illness- Sickness/disease caused by stress Psychosomatic Illness- Sickness/disease caused by stress –Sleep disorders- insomnia –Skin disorders- cold sores, acne –Digestive problems- indigestion, ulcers –Headaches- migraines –Immune system- lowers, get sick easier –Heart disease- increased heart rate, increased BP

6 Handling Stress –Recognize –Use decision making strategies –Physical activity Endorphins- chemicals alter mood Endorphins- chemicals alter mood –Use relaxation techniques Visualization, Progressive relaxation Visualization, Progressive relaxation –Get support from your friends –Manage your time Don’t procrastinate Don’t procrastinate Take time for yourself Take time for yourself Avoid the self-fulfilling prophecy Avoid the self-fulfilling prophecy

7 Avoid the self-fulfilling prophecy Stay positive! Stay positive! Avoid negative comments! Avoid negative comments!

8 Personality types and Stress Type A- Very structured Type A- Very structured Type B- Laid back, go with the flow Type B- Laid back, go with the flow

9 List as many stress management tips as you can: EXAMPLE: Watch funny videos EXAMPLE: Watch funny videos http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RP4abiH dQpc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RP4abiH dQpc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RP4abiH dQpc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RP4abiH dQpc –Laughing baby http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5jVNsi M4IU http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5jVNsi M4IU http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5jVNsi M4IU http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5jVNsi M4IU –Injured bad –http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aP3gzee1cps http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aP3gzee1cps

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