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Stress
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
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Worry
Frustration
Depression
Fatigue
Neck Pains
Backache
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Loss of Appetite
Dizziness (fight or
fight)
Stomach Pains
Ulcers
High Blood Pressure
Headaches
Negative Coping
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Frequent use of OTC
drugs
Use of drugs or
alcohol
Withdrawal
Fasting/eating binges
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Excessive smoking
Rationalizing
Projecting
Compensations
Avoidance
How Stress Effects the Body
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Alarm Stage: the 1st stage of stress!
 Body releases adrenaline
 Fight or Flight response
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
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Physical Signs:
 Muscle tension
 Head ache
 Upset stomach,
 pounding heart
 shortness of breath
 increased sweating
 dry mouth
 grinding teeth and nail biting
Emotional Signs of Stress
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Anger
Impatience
Nervousness
Forgetfulness
Inability to concentrate
Negative thinking
Excessive worrying
Loss of interest
Crying a lot and self criticism
Behavioral Signs of Stress
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Loss of Appetite
Overeating
Drug Abuse
Sleep Problems
Restlessness
Hurrying
Talking Fast
Reckless Behavior
Fidgeting
Stress management Program
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Stop worrying about
the little things
High level of physical
fitness
Proper Diet
Awareness of reaction
to stress
Awareness of common
stressors
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Support groups
Goal setting
Time Management
Involvement in
challenging activities
Relaxation techniques
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!
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Write down everything you have to do
Prioritize your list (what's the most
important?)
Do most important tasks first!
Eliminate Unnecessary things that waste
time!
Finish one thing before you start another!