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“Ex-or-cising” Stress

“Ex-or-cising” Stress. and “The Resilient Survivor”. “Am I not a man? Of course I’ve been married. Wife, house, kids, everything…the full catastrophe!!!” - Zorba in Zorba the Greek. Acute ~ Eustress Breathing quickens Heart rate increases Muscles tense Brain becomes more alert

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“Ex-or-cising” Stress

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  1. “Ex-or-cising” Stress and “The Resilient Survivor” “Am I not a man? Of course I’ve been married. Wife, house, kids, everything…the full catastrophe!!!” - Zorba in Zorba the Greek

  2. Acute ~ Eustress Breathing quickens Heart rate increases Muscles tense Brain becomes more alert Digestive system slows down The Physiology of Stress “A little of what you fancy does you good.” -Marie Lloyd

  3. Headaches Anxiety Depression Sleep disrupted Cold sores Lungs susceptible to colds & infections Eczema & psoriasis Upset stomachs Menstral disorders Impotence & premature ejaculation Nervous “tics” The Physiology of Stress cont. Chronic ~ Distress • Backaches • Fatigue • Heart beat races at rest • Constant tension • Irritable • Easily frustrated • Feelings of sadness • Lack of energy, appetite & sex drive • Panic Attacks • Drinking • Drug use • Reckless driving “All suffering prepares the soul for vision.” -Martin Buber

  4. Psychoneuroimmunology Cortisol increases renal hypertension. Cortisol suppresses immune system. Cortisol increases central abdominal fat. High Blood Pressure Diabetes Heart Disease Heart Attack & Stroke Memory Loss Stress hormones cause neuron atrophy and death. Stress hormones cause baseline anxiety levels to increase. Catecholamine increases heart rate and respirations. Catecholamine increases risk of blood clots. Catecholamine increases blood pressure.

  5. Practicing Social Wellness • Survivors are people who dance creatively with adversity. • Resilience is the art of finding and nurturing hidden inner strengths. “We have it in our power to begin the world again.” - Thomas Paine, 1732-1809

  6. Tenacity Ability to improvise Creativity Flexibility Assertiveness Rapid, accurate reading of reality Problem-solving skills Sense of humor Curiosity/life-long learner Ability to convert misfortune into good luck Good intuitive skills Determination not to be a victim Spiritual strength Qualities of a Resilient Survivor -Richard C. Valle, PhD “You can’t depend on your judgment when your imagination is out of focus.” - Mark Twain

  7. Stress Management Techniques • Time Management • Exercise • Include family • Be realistic • Nutrition & Hydration • Breathing & Meditation • Progressive Relaxation “Do the thing and you will have the Power.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson

  8. Stress Management Techniques at “Work” • Chair Yoga “Man is a creature of hope and invention, both of which belie the idea that things cannot be changed.” -Tom Clancy Debt of Honor

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