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Stress Management

Stress Management. What is STRESS??. Definition:  Stress is the body's reaction to a change that requires a physical, mental or emotional adjustment or response. Also known as the “Fight or Flight” response. Stress is caused by an existing stress-causing factor or " stressor .".

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Stress Management

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  1. Stress Management

  2. What is STRESS?? • Definition: Stress is the body's reaction to a change that requires a physical, mental or emotional adjustment or response. • Also known as the “Fight or Flight” response. • Stress is caused by an existing stress-causing factor or "stressor."

  3. Stressors: • Where do they come from? • any situation or thought that makes you feel frustrated, angry, nervous, or anxious. • School • Work • Relationships • Self • Stressors trigger the “FIGHT OR FLIGHT” response.

  4. Fight or Flight

  5. Eustress vs. Distress Eustress:   Stress that is deemed healthful or giving one the feeling of fulfillment. Increase performance. Example: Athletes in a tight game Distress: great pain, anxiety, or sorrow; acute physical or mentalsuffering; affliction; trouble. Example: Being attacked, Being laid-off, Failing a class…etc.

  6. Individual Perception • It’s how we perceive and react to an event or situation that matters!! • Not everyone views stressors the same way.

  7. What do you see?

  8. Some Physical Effects of Stress • Headaches • Bursts of Anger/Frustration • Fatigue • Sleep problems • Stomach aches • Chest pain • Muscle aches • Pre-Mature Aging??

  9. Pre-mature aging • Telomeres

  10. What Happens Inside???

  11. What are 3 Different types of stress? • Acute: (Most Likely to Cause PTSD) • Sudden Trauma • Being Attacked • Car Accident • Intermittent: (Can Cause Mild Anxiety…Most Common) • Test at School • Traffic Ticket • Sporting Event • Chronic: (Most Harmful to Physical and Mental Health!) • Poverty • Chronic Illness • Bullying

  12. What Are Some Ways Too Manage Your Stress? • Hobbies • Time Management • Organization Skills • Relaxation Techniques?? • Suggestions??

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