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Stress Body and minds reaction to everyday demands. Two major systems affected: 1. Nervous System 2. Endocrine System

Two Types of Stress:. Distress (Negative stress)- too much stress, not knowing how to cope.Eustress (Positive Stress)- stressful feelings of excitement. . Stressor ~ any stimulus that produces a stress response. . Five Categories of Stressors:Biological- illness, disabilities, injuriesEnvironmental- poverty, pollution, noise, crowdingCognitive- the way you perceive a situationPersonal Behavior- negative reactions in the body and mind caused by using tobacco, alcohol, or drugsLife Situa19

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Stress Body and minds reaction to everyday demands. Two major systems affected: 1. Nervous System 2. Endocrine System

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    1. Stress ~Body and minds reaction to everyday demands. Two major systems affected: 1. Nervous System 2. Endocrine System Perception ~ Act of becoming aware through the senses.

    3. Stressor ~ any stimulus that produces a stress response. Five Categories of Stressors: Biological- illness, disabilities, injuries Environmental- poverty, pollution, noise, crowding Cognitive- the way you perceive a situation Personal Behavior- negative reactions in the body and mind caused by using tobacco, alcohol, or drugs Life Situation- death of a pet, relationship problems

    4. Physical Changes Short-term- Headaches, upset stomach, heart rate increases, perspiration increases, breathing faster, adrenaline is released. TMJ Syndrome- grinding of teeth and jaw. General Adaptation Syndrome- body’s response to stress. Adrenaline (The Emergency Hormone)- secreted by the adrenal glands to prepare body to respond to a stressor.

    5. Physical Changes cont… Long-Term: Frequent colds or flu, Cardiovascular disease, ulcers, insomnia, migraines, high blood pressure

    6. Social/Mental/Emotional Effects Difficulty concentrating, mood swings, substance abuse Chronic Stress- stress associated with long-term problems that are beyond a person’s control. ~Less intense then flight or fight response but lasts longer.

    7. Three Stages of Body’s Response Alarm- body’s initial response to a physical, mental, or social stress. Flight or Fight response prepares body for action. Resistance- the body adapts to the rush created by the alarm and reacts to the stressor. Flight or Fight takes place. Fight-your ability to resist a challenge. Flight-may be able to run faster then usual. Fatigue- Wear and tear on the body, lowers level of activity, and lowered resistance to disease. Physical- soreness, pain in muscle Psychological- depression, boredom, isolation Pathological- tiredness, get sick quicker

    8. Fight or Flight Examples: Imagine you are a goalie in a soccer game. The ball has been kicked by an opposite team player and is heading straight towards the goal. Your heart starts to beat faster as you up for the ball and make the block. When the soccer ball was coming towards the goal, the response was to confront the situation or “FIGHT” You’re riding your bike and suddenly you find yourself in the path of a fast moving car. You have a sudden burst of energy that allows you to get out of the way of the car. When the car was in your path your response was to move away or “TAKE FLIGHT”

    9. Causes of Stress Coping- time is a major factor in relieving stress. Time Management Skills- effective ways of arranging time to prevent rushing, missed deadlines, and unnecessary stress.

    10. Five Ways to Cope Planning- think ahead, know what to expect Laughing- accept reality, you are human Rechanneling your energy- run, walk, sing Learn to Relax- clear your mind Call on support group- ask people for help Relaxation Response- a state of calm can be reached if one or more relaxation techniques are practiced regularly.

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