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C-Notes: StressStnd: 5.1M 8/27/2013
Objective: Students will be able to differentiate between positive and negative stress.
What is stress? • A physical, social, or mental event or condition that requires us to cope with a given situation.
What is Eustress? • positive stress that allows for personal growth and satisfaction.– Getting married– Starting school– Beginning a job– Making new friends– Learning a new skill
What is Distress? • negative stress that is caused by events that cause stress and strain.– Financial problems– Death of a loved one– Academic difficulties– Breakup of a relationship
How does stress affect your health?
• Greater risk for heart disease.
• Can decrease immunity to disease.
• Can cause negative mental reactions
What are some stress reducers?
• Assess stressors• Change reactions to stress• Learn to cope• Exercise• Relax• Eat Healthy• Manage time• Reduce stresses
How does your body respond to stress?
• Fight-or-Flight– When our bodies go on the
alert to either fight or escape.
– A sudden burst of energy and strength.
– The heart speeds up, breathing increases, blood pressure elevates, sugar is released into the blood.