IM STRESSED OUT

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IM STRESSED OUT!

• Stress is
• Your bodys response to change and it is
  normal!!!
• There are 2 types of stress
• Eustress Distress

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Positive vs. Negative

• Eustress
• Positive
• Makes life more pleasurable
• Helps you reach goals
• Motivates you

• Distress
• Negative
• Has unhealthy effects
• Makes you nervous
• Cant sleep

What makes you stressed out?
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Common Stressors for You
Extremely Stressful
Stressful
Somewhat Stressful

• Parents divorce
• Family member with drug problem
• Failing
• Getting arrested

A little Stressful

• Suspension
• Using drugs/alcohol
• Loss of a pet
• Sick family member

• Argue with Parent
• Worry about weight
• Lead in play
• Being sick or injured

• Arguing with sibling
• Moving
• New School
• Getting glasses/braces

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The Bodys Response

• The natural response is to either fight the
  stressor or flee from it.
• To much stress may cause
• Headaches
• Digestive problems
• High blood pressure
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Fatigue
• Lower resistance for infection

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Stress Management
Relax!!!! This will slow your heart rate and
make you feel less tense. How? Relax your
muscles starting at your toes up to your head.
Take slow breaths Get enough
sleep. Stay Positive!!! Keep things in
perspective. How? Think positively
Keep your sense of humor Have fun!
Physical Activity!!! Being active is one of the
healthiest ways to manage stress. It improves
your heart, puts you in a better mood, increases
your supply of oxygen, and makes you look better.
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THE STRESS METER

• Levels of Stress
• Enraged
• Angry
• Frustrated
• Agitated
• Annoyed