What is STRESS

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What is STRESS?
The bodys responses to changes around you
What stresses you out????
too much to do
Parents
Homework
Relationships
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There are two types of stress
Negative Stress
Distress-
Stress that can get in the way of doing what you
need to do
An example would be getting a stomach ache from
too much worry
Eustress
Positive Stress
Stress that can help you to accomplish goals
An example would be you have a big test coming up
so you study
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All stress is caused by stressors
Stressors are anything that can cause stress!
The body's reaction to stress...
Fight or Flight- Reaction that occurs in the
body during times of extreme stress. It prepares
your body to fight the stressor or to run from it
The body produces a hormone called adrenaline.
This hormone increases the sugar level in the
blood, which gives the body more energy during
times of stress.
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The body's changes during
Fight or Flight
Increased heart rate
Increased blood pressure
Increased breathing
Increased perspiration
Pupils dialate
Muscles tense and tighten
Digestion temporarily shuts down
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Too much distress can cause
FATIGUE
Extreme tiredness
Physical Fatigue
Extreme tiredness of the BODY Example- hard
workout Solution - REST!
Psychological Fatigue
Extreme tiredness caused by a Mental
State Example- depression Solution- ACTIVITY!
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The mind-body connection!
Illnesses that are related to stress!

• Headaches
• Stomach problems
• Sleeping disorders

• High Blood pressure
• Heart Attacks

Stress Management
Talk it over
Manage your time
Relax!
Be positive
Be physically active