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stress management

stress management. by: katie morgan for: dr. olpin’s HLTH 3100 technology in health promotion class. what is stress?. stress. stress is the body’s response to a mental interpretation of a threat.

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stress management

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  1. stress management by: katiemorgan for: dr. olpin’s HLTH 3100 technology in health promotion class

  2. what is stress?

  3. stress • stress is the body’s response to a mental interpretation of a threat. • all stress begins with a thought, our interpretation of events will determine our stress response. • stress occurs when we view something as a threat.

  4. what does stress do? • fight or flight response • our bodies react to stress several ways: • increased heart rate and blood pressure • increased muscle activation • increased awareness of surroundings • decreased ability to recall and concentrate • depression of digestive, immune, and reproductive systems

  5. why does this matter? • chronic stress can be linked to 80% of hospital visits. • our bodies are out of whack when stressed. • this imbalance causes wear and tear. • if we can control our stress our bodies will thank us!

  6. effects of stress

  7. acute vs. chronic stress acute – short term chronic – long term • increased blood pressure • increased heart rate • decreased memory • increased muscle tension • perspiration • hunger/lack of appetite • muscle pain • hypertension • fatigue • arrhythmia • insomnia • weight gain • headaches • gastrointestinal issues

  8. why does this matter? • the effects of chronic stress are serious. • many diseases linked to stress are the leading causes of death in the U.S.

  9. Ugh… chronic stress and illness • some diseases stress has been directly linked to are: • heart disease • stroke • immune disorders • gastrointestinal issues – IBS, ulcers, IBD, and colitis • fibromyalgia • insomnia • obesity • migraines

  10. dealing with stress

  11. your options prevention coping • preventing stress starts in your head. • perception of danger initiates the stress response. • try to refrain from perceiving danger and fear. • be creative! find activities that work for you. • some ideas are: • exercising • reading • meditating • yoga • cooking • sleeping • socializing • etc.

  12. References • http://www.drmueller-healthpsychology.com/Disorders_ChronicStress.html • http://headworths.wordpress.com/2008/09/19/clogged-intestine/ • http://stressmanagementplace.com/ • http://www.cartoonstock.com/directory/h/hospital_visit.asp • http://www.firstpeople.us/pictures/bear/Feeling-Grizzly-1600x1200.html • http://www.abbeyanimalhospital.com/Directions.htm • http://www.illuminati-news.com/technology.htm

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