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Stress. Please take the following notes. On Back. Please write these ?’s if it’s not already written: 1. Describe what “stresses” you out in life? 2. WHY does it “stress” you? 3. Physically, what do you feel when you’re stressed? 4. How do you COPE with stress? - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
STRESSPlease take the following notes
On Back
Please write these ?’s if it’s not already written: 1. Describe what “stresses” you out in
life? 2. WHY does it “stress” you? 3. Physically, what do you feel when
you’re stressed? 4. How do you COPE with stress? 5. What are some negative ways
people use to deal with stress?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnpQrMqDoqE&feature=related
What is Stress?
Stress: The body and mind’s response to a demand
Stress is something you can FEEL physically AND/OR mentally
Examples: Asking someone on a date: You feel
your heart race, palms sweat Watching the final seconds of a
football game: Your mind is racing, heart pounding, palms sweat
Stressors
Any situation that puts a demand on the body or mind
Examples: Environmental: Pollution, poverty,
crowding Biological: Illness, Injury Thinking: Mental challenges, taking a test Behavioral: not enough sleep, drug use Life changing: Marriage, death
Stress vs. Stressor?
Stress is the FEELING you get from the STRESSOR, or situation
Example: The act of asking someone out on a date is a STRESSOR, the situation. Your palms sweating and heart racing is the STRESS, or body’s reaction to asking someone on a date.
Fight or Flight Response
When your body provides you with energy, reflexes, and strength so you can respond to a stressor, or situation.
Result? Your body releases EPINEPHRINE, or adrenaline, when you are in a fight or flight situation. Your: Breathing speeds up Heart beats faster Muscles tense up Pupils in eyes get wider
Fight or Flight clips
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnpQrMqDoqE&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4g25d7_Afmc&feature=related
Positive vs. Negative Stress
There are two types of stress: Eustress: Positive stress that energizes
one and helps you reach a goal Distress: Negative stress that can make
a person sick or keep from reaching a goal
Examples
Examples of eustress: Studying, winning a competition, roller coaster rides
Examples of distress: death of loved one, chronic pain, lack of meaningful friendships, anxiety, depression
Distress can be dangerous!
When not taken care of, distress can lead to: Compromised immune system Illness DEATH!!!!!
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STRESS IS: a) Any situation that puts a demand on
the body or mind b) The body and mind’s response to a
demand c) When your body provides you with
energy to deal with a situation ANSWER b) The body and mind’s response to a
demand
A STRESSOR situation would be: a) Feeling a headache or backache b) Having sweaty palms c) Having to write an essay in an
hour ANSWER c) Having to write an essay in an
hour
What is something that does NOT happen when
EPINEPHRINE is released: a) Breathing speeds up b) Heart beats faster c) Thoughts slow down d) Muscles tense up ANSWER c) Thoughts slow down
What is not an example of EUSTRESS:
a) Playing in a soccer competition b) Participating in a talent show c) Performing in a school play d) Having lunch detention with Ms. Ryan ANSWER d) Having lunch detention with Ms. Ryan
Not dealing with DISTRESS can lead to:
a) Straight A’s b) Illness/Death c) Becoming Valedictorian ANSWER b) Illness/Death
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