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STRESS. STRESS. Stress is a feeling that's created when we react to particular events. Distress vs. Eustress. Work/School Demands Death Car Troubles Financial issues Fighting with Friends. The BAD kind of stress!. DISTRESS. Weddings Job promotion Having a new baby
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STRESS Stress is a feeling that's created when we react to particular events.
Work/School Demands Death Car Troubles Financial issues Fighting with Friends The BAD kind of stress! DISTRESS
Weddings Job promotion Having a new baby Purchasing a house The Holiday Season The GOOD stress! EUSTRESS
Distress vs. Eustress • The “dis” and the “eu” refer to the stressor. • Nothing to do with the IMPACT of the stressor. • Both equally taxing to the BODY
STRESS • How does your body respond? • Emotionally • Physically • Cognitively • Behaviorally
Irritability Angry outbursts Depression Jealousy Withdrawal Anxiety Lack of interest/initiative Crying Nightmares Insomnia Reduction of personal involvement around others. EMOTIONAL • How does stress make you feel MENTALLY?
Faster heart beat Increased sweating Cool Skin Cold hands/feet Feeling Nausea “Butterflies” Tense Muscles Rapid Breathing Dry Mouth Desire to urinate Diarrhea Change in appetite Frequent colds PHYSICAL • How does stress make you feel PHYSICALLY?
Worry Anxiety Confusion Inability to concentrate Feeling ill Feeling out of control Mood changes Depression Lethargic Drinking Alcohol Smoking Relying on Meds Overwhelmed COGNITIVE • How does stress make your brain feel?
Talking too loud Talking too fast Yawning Fidgeting Nail Biting Drumming fingers Being negative Forgetfulness Making mistakes Accident prone Neglecting appearance Pacing BEHAVIORALLY • How does stress make you ACT?
STRESSOR • Events that provoke stress tests Moving to a new house SHOWERING driver's test Practice Losing your keys Snow Storms HOMEWORK
Environmental STRESSOR • Something that causes stress based on your surroundings.
Daily Stress Event STRESSOR • Stress that comes from everyday activities.
Life Changes STRESSOR • Major event that changes your life
School/Work Duties STRESSOR • Stress that comes from work or school.