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Stress
What causes you stress?
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What is stress? Stress is the response to your body
and mind when being challenged or threatened.
Remember:Positive = EustressNegative = Distress
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The many causes of stress… Major life changes Catastrophes Everyday problems Environmental problemsWhat everyday problems did you
experience today that were stressful to you?
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Stress• All stressors trigger the same response in your body, but the intensity can be different.
• Stages of Stress-•Alarm
•Resistance
•Exhaustion
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Alarm Stage
• Body releases adrenaline which provides a burst of energy which makes you become more alert
• Homeostasis is disrupted
• Fight or flight response - see figure on page 61 and copy 3 physical responses.
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Resistance Stage
• It is not always possible to fight or take flight from the stressor
• If stressor continues you enter resistance
• Body tries to restore homeostasis – but is unable
• Body functions at higher–than normal rate. As a result- tired, irritable, less able to handle added stress.
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Exhaustion Stage• If stressor continues you enter exhaustion.
• Body is worn down and is unable to fight stressor
• Body becomes susceptible to illness
• Only occurs if stressor continues for weeks-months-even years!
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Recognizing Signs of Stress
• How can you prevent stress?
First-you need to recognize when you are under stress
• See figure5 (p.62)- Early Warning Signs of Stress
• Physical-Emotional-Changes in Thinking-Behavioral
• Pick at least three from each area and write them down on your paper.
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Stress and Injuries/Illness
• Distraction – leads to accidents
• Psychosomatic Illness –
• Lowered Resistance to illness
• Ulcers
• Asthma
• High blood Pressure & Heart Disease
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Stress and Personality• Just as your personality is unique, so, too, is the way you react to potentially stressful situations.
• Personality Types
• Perfectionism
• Optimism? Pessimism?
• Resilience
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Managing Your TIME: Track how you spend your time Make a daily “To Do” list Prioritize your tasks Plan your day Monitor your progress
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Managing Stress• Managing stress helps to restore balance in your life – it prevents the stressors from taking control and making you ill.
• Confronting Problem
• Time management
• Physical Activity
• Relaxation
• Mental Rehearsal
• Humor
• Reach out for support
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Text book pg. 78 1-17 questions