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Stress-related Conditions

Stress-related Conditions. Psychology. Which symptom is a sign of stress? (hold up fingers). Decreased body temperature Increased heart rate Constricted pupils. 2. PROPERTY OF PIMA COUNTY JTED, 2010. What issue is NOT a condition that can be caused from stress? (hold up fingers).

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Stress-related Conditions

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  1. Stress-related Conditions Psychology

  2. Which symptom is a sign of stress?(hold up fingers) • Decreased body temperature • Increased heart rate • Constricted pupils 2 PROPERTY OF PIMA COUNTY JTED, 2010

  3. What issue is NOT a condition that can be caused from stress?(hold up fingers) • Migraines • Colds/Flu • More accidents • Decreased blood pressure 3 PROPERTY OF PIMA COUNTY JTED, 2010

  4. Objectives • Recognize symptoms and conditions that are indicators of overtraining/burnout and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Property of CTE Joint Venture

  5. Terminology Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder- Sustained emotional disorder that comes from a traumatic and/or stressful experience

  6. Pass… PLAY! OR Burnout or Overtraining What types of things lead to burnout or what’s called overtraining in athletics? PROPERTY OF PIMA COUNTY JTED, 2010 PROPERTY OF PIMA COUNTY JTED, 2010

  7. Overtraining/Burnout in Athletics Causes • Monotony • Lack of rest • Two-a-days • Back-to-back competitions • Change in nutrition • Outside influence • Family or friend issues • Class or workplace issues • Anxiety • Losing season/loss of position Property of CTE Joint Venture

  8. Signs and Symptoms of Burnout • Decreased performance • Negative feelings about sport • Chronic fatigue • Change in attitude • Physical changes • Insomnia • Change in eating patterns • Easily distracted • More injuries/illnesses

  9. Personalities Related to Burnout • Highly motivated athletes • Perfectionists • Non-assertive • Child prodigies • Single sport participants • Females

  10. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) • Sustained emotional disorder that comes from a traumatic and/or stressful experience • Triggers or cues set off symptoms • Nightmares/flashbacks • Hyper alertness • Memory and concentration problems • Difficulty forming and maintaining relationships • Issues with placing trust in people • Feel alienated • Feel personal responsibility/guilt for event • Tendency to self-medicate

  11. PTSD • Fixation on the past repeating itself causes a constant state of heightened awareness & stress • This gets the victim stuck in a phase of the grieving process • Usually try to avoid similar situations • May bring on panic attacks or flashbacks • Other symptoms include: • Detachment • Feelings of hopelessness & intense fear • Hallucinations • Avoidance behaviors (reclusiveness) • 7.7 million Americans suffer from some sort of stress disorder

  12. Depression • Extreme reaction to a life event • Can be mild, moderate, or severe • Situational or developmental stressors • More recently depression has been linked to socioeconomic status • Red flags for depression • Depressed mood • Less interest in hobbies & social activities • Irritability or anger • Diminished performance • Substance abuse • Social withdrawal or isolation • Preoccupation with escape or death • Sleep disturbances • Loss of energy • Poor concentration • Increased aches & pains

  13. Depression • Depressed people have a habit of being very self-critical • Treatments are usually multifaceted & long-term • Therapy • Medication • Sleep hygiene • Exercise program • Skill building • Stress management • Acupuncture • DEPRESSION IS NOTHING TO BE ASHAMED OF! SEEK TREATMENT & ENCOURAGE OTHERS TO! • HIGH SUICIDE RATE!

  14. Generalized Anxiety Disorder (Anxiety) • A disproportionate amount of stress & anxiety about most day-to-day things • Constantly jumping to the potential catastrophic situation • Inability to control the physical reactions to stress • Psychological treatment, medications, acupuncture—several treatment options are available • High success rate! • Diagnosed based on the following criteria: • Excessive daily anxiety or worry for 6 months • Difficulty controlling worry • Three or more anxiety symptoms • Impairment in daily life due to anxiety 6.8 million people!

  15. What are some symptoms of anxiety?

  16. Generalized Anxiety Disorder (Anxiety) • Signs & symptoms of anxiety • Difficulty getting to sleep • Shortness of breath • Dizziness/lightheadedness • Sweating • Choking sensation • Poor performance • Detachment from reality • Worry/nervousness • Disrupted appetite • Paresthesia • Chills or hot flashes • Gastritis, nausea • Psychomotor agitation • Irritability • Fear of losing control • Feelings of “going crazy” or fear of death

  17. Panic Attacks • A triggered episode of acute cardiovascular & respiratory stress • Similar to what will bring on a flashback • Usually panic attacks come out of nowhere • Even though the stress is likely built up over time • Over the day, during the week, etc. • Symptoms usually mimic an asthma attack • Shortness of breath • Chest pain • Tightness in the throat • Lightheadedness • Without treatment this likely develops into panic disorder which may lead to agoraphobia or an unwillingness to go out into social situations • High suicide rate 6 million people!

  18. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

  19. Pass… PLAY! OR Overtraining and PTSD What suggestions do you have for someone suffering from these conditions? PROPERTY OF PIMA COUNTY JTED, 2010 PROPERTY OF PIMA COUNTY JTED, 2010

  20. Letter or Note to a Friend Write a note to an athlete who you suspect my be suffering from overtraining. Explain the symptoms you see and your suggestions to help them. 20 PROPERTY OF PIMA COUNTY JTED, 2010

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