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Handling Stress. Stress. A physical, social, or mental event or condition that requires us to cope with a given situation. Eustress vs. Distress. Eustress – positive stress that allows for personal growth and satisfaction. Getting married Starting school Beginning a job Making new friends
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Stress • A physical, social, or mental event or condition that requires us to cope with a given situation.
Eustress vs. Distress • Eustress – positive stress that allows for personal growth and satisfaction. • Getting married • Starting school • Beginning a job • Making new friends • Learning a new skill
Eustress vs. Distress • Distress – negative stress that is caused by events that cause stress and strain. • Financial problems • Death of a loved one • Academic difficulties • Breakup of a relationship
Response to Stress • Fight-or-Flight • When our bodies go on the alert to either fight or escape. • A sudden burst of energy and strength. • The heart speeds up, breathing increases, blood pressure elevates, sugar is released into the blood.
Stress and Your Health • Greater risk for heart disease. • Can decrease immunity to disease. • Can cause negative mental reactions.
Stress Reducers • Assess stressors • Change reactions to stress • Learn to cope • Exercise • Relax • Eat Healthy • Manage time • Reduce stresses
Other Techniques • Hypnosis – focus on one thought, object, or voice • Massage Therapy • Meditation – focus on deep breathing • Biofeedback – monitoring of physical responses to stress • Support Groups
