Effects of Stress

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Effects of Stress

• Mental/Emotional, Social, Physical Health

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What is stress?

• The reaction of the body and mind to everyday
  challenges and demands.
• Therefore, how ever much stress we experience is
  based on our perception.
• What is perception?
• Perception is the act of becoming aware through
  the senses.

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Types of Stress

• EUSTRESS Good stress.
• More effective in physical and psychological
  states.
• Ex. New car, being selected as class officer.

• DISTRESS Bad stress.
• Interferes with physiological and psychological
  functioning.
• Ex. Negative or unpleasant event.

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Physical Effects

• Minor Illnesses
• Sleeplessness
• Upset stomach
• Headaches
• Muscle soreness
• Dehydration
• Skin Disorders
• Colds/flu
• Fatigue

• Major Illnesses
• High Blood Pressure
• Heart Disease
• Stroke
• Stomach Ulcers
• Chronic Headaches
• TMJ
• Acid Reflux
• Digestive problems

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Mental/Emotional/Social Effects

• Concentration difficulty focusing during
  stressful periods of time. Negative self-talk.
• Mood swings Rollercoaster of emotions. May
  intensify for teens gt HORMONES. Strain on
  family/friends other relationships.
• Substance abuse increase vulnerability to drug
  use.

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Chronic Stress

• Long-Term Problems beyond a persons control.
  Symptoms gt insomnia, headaches, upset stomach, or
  anxiety.
• REDUCE by
• Physical activity
• Support of family/friends/social workers
• Hobby or activity that relaxes you.
• AVOID tobacco, alcohol, and drugs

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Stress Management 101

• Identify Personal Stressors
• Life events (moving, illness, fighting, etc.)
• Physical stressors (pollution, noise, injury)
• Daily stressors (time pressure, responsibility,
  deadlines)
• Avoid Stress with Refusal Skills (consider
  values).
• Plan Ahead set goals, plan steps, and be
  flexible.

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Stress 101 (cont.)

• Sleep focus and concentration.
• Physical Activity releases nervous energy and
  relaxes.
• Nutritious Foods healthy foods help absorb
  vitamins/minerals, increases energy, helps
  w/concentration, less fatigue.

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The Bodys Response to Stress

• Two major body systems, nervous and endocrine are
  active during the bodys response to stressors.
• Are these responses voluntary or involuntary?
• Involuntary or automatic and will happen
  regardless of the stressor.

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3 Stages of Stress Response

• A Alarm
• R Resistance
• F Fatigue

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Resistance

• Body adapts to the rush created by the alarm and
  reacts to the stressor.
• Where does fight or flight take place?
• Answer Resistance

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Fight and Flight

• In case of fight ability to resist physical
  challenge may be enhanced.
• In case of flight you may be able to run faster
  and farther in order to escape.
• In which stage do incredible feats take place?
• RESISTANCE

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Fatigue

• Also known as the third stage, a tired feeling
  takes over that lowers your level of activity.
• Therefore, your ability to manage other stressors
  is very low.
• Mind and body are exhausted.

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What should you do?

• Right now discuss one of the three situations
  with members in your pod
• Being locked in the trunk of a car
• Hearing someone break into your house
• Being moved from a first to second location after
  being raped
• What might you do in order to ensure you
  survive?