Stress

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Stress
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What is Stress?

• A nonspecific response of the body to any demand
  made upon it.
• 2 Types
• Eustress positive stress
• Comes from positive events or a positive reaction
  to a given situation
• Distress negative stress
• Comes from bad events or your negative reaction
  to a given situation

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Stressors

• Whatever causes stress
• Peer groups
• School/work
• Family and other relationships
• Environment

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Two Types of Stressors

• Daily Hassles
• Small stressors that may occur on a daily basis
• Major Life Events
• Events that require some adaptation or
  readjustment to a situation

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Symptoms of Stress

• Worry
• Frustration
• Depression
• Fatigue
• Neck Pains
• Backache

• Loss of Appetite
• Dizziness (fight or fight)
• Stomach Pains
• Ulcers
• High Blood Pressure
• Headaches

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Negative Coping

• Frequent use of OTC drugs
• Use of drugs or alcohol
• Withdrawal
• Fasting/eating binges

• Excessive smoking
• Rationalizing
• Projecting
• Compensations
• Avoidance

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How Stress Effects the Body

• Alarm Stage the 1st stage of stress!
• Body releases adrenaline
• Fight or Flight response

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Resistance Stage

• Body is trying to recover from the alarm of the
  1st stage!
• Still not functioning at normal energy levels.
• Stressor still present.

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Exhaustion Stage

• Body is worn down an tired
• No energy left to fight the stressor
• More susceptible to illness during this stage.

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Early Warning Signs of Stress

• Physical Signs
• Muscle tension
• Head ache
• Upset stomach,
• pounding heart
• shortness of breath
• increased sweating
• dry mouth
• grinding teeth and nail biting

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Emotional Signs of Stress

• Anger
• Impatience
• Nervousness
• Forgetfulness
• Inability to concentrate
• Negative thinking
• Excessive worrying
• Loss of interest
• Crying a lot and self criticism

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Behavioral Signs of Stress

• Loss of Appetite
• Overeating
• Drug Abuse
• Sleep Problems
• Restlessness
• Hurrying
• Talking Fast
• Reckless Behavior
• Fidgeting

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Stress management Program

• Stop worrying about the little things
• High level of physical fitness
• Proper Diet
• Awareness of reaction to stress
• Awareness of common stressors

• Support groups
• Goal setting
• Time Management
• Involvement in challenging activities
• Relaxation techniques

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Stress Management Techniques!

• Exercise (relieves tension)
• Get Enough Sleep
• Eat Right
• Breathing Exercises/Tension-Releasing exercises
• TIME MANAGEMENT!!!!!
• Make time for yourself to do absolutely NOTHING?

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So Much To Do so Little Time!

1. Write down everything you have to do
2. Prioritize your list (what's the most important?)
3. Do most important tasks first!
4. Eliminate Unnecessary things that waste time!
5. Finish one thing before you start another!