Stress
Stress and anxiety is
estimated to affect well over
19 million Americans and
growing.
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What is stress?
 The
reaction of the body and mind to
everyday challenges.
 Effect of physical and psychological
demands (stressors)
Stressor
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Stressor – Anything that causes stress.
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Real, imagined, anticipated…
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Teen Stressors
Academics
 Parents
 Friends
 Pressure
 Sports/Activities
 Relationships
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– Good Stress
Before a race
Watching a thrilling, scary movie
Preparing for big game
Others…
Distress
 Distress
– Bad Stress
 Family/Friend Issues
 Schoolwork
Chronic vs. Acute Stress
 Chronic-Never
ending
 Acute
Stress- Short term, may bring new
energy
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Ex: Job interview
Drivers License Test
Locus of Control
 What
causes your stress?
 You?
 Your
Environment?
External locus of control
 Stressors
that are generally not under your
control
 Examples?
Internal locus of control
 Stressors
that generally you can control.
 Examples?
How have stressors changed???
 Compare
your stressors now from
Elementary to Middle school
 What has changed?
 What has stayed the same?
 What do you think will be your stressors in
high school?
Physical Signs of Stress
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Psychosomatic Response
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physical reaction that results from stress
Low appetite
Increased risk of disease
High blood pressure
Digestive troubles
Weakened immune system.
Physical Signs of Stress
 Increased
heart rate
 Rapid breathing
 Dryness of mouth
 Increase body temp
 Weakness/Lightheaded
 Twitches/Trembling
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Physical Signs of Stress
 Grinding
teeth
 Insomnia
 Sweating
 Frequent
illness
 Muscle Tension
 Headaches
Stress & Your Health
 Psychological
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Problems
Depression
Anxiety - Anxiety is a normal reaction to
stress. It helps one deal with a tense
situation in the office, study harder for an
exam, keep focused on an important
speech. In general, it helps one cope. But
when anxiety becomes an excessive,
irrational dread of everyday situations, it has
become a disabling disorder.
Nervousness
Anger
Sadness
Psychological Signs
 Irritability,
Tension, Depression
 Impulsive Behavior
 Lowered Self Esteem
 Excessive Worry
 Avoidance of Activities
 Irrational fear or phobias
 Guilt
Stress Response: (Alarm-Resistance-Fatigue)
 Alarm:
Body goes on high alert.
 Fight or Flight
 YouTube - Adrenaline: Fight or Flight
Response
 Adrenaline is a hormone secreted by the
adrenal glands, it is also called
Epinephrine. The Adrenal Glands are
located above each kidney. Adrenaline
helps the body to adjust to sudden stress
Stress Response:
 When
a person becomes angry or
frightened, the adrenal glands release
adrenaline into the blood. The hormone
causes changes in the body to make it
more efficient for "fight or flight".
 Adrenaline increases the strength and
rate of the heartbeat and raises the blood
pressure. It also speeds up the conversion
of glycogen into glucose, which provide
energy to the muscles.
Stress Response:
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of a good example is ; When there is
fire, a person can suddenly carry a heavy
stuff that he/she cannot usually carry in
normal condition. It is the adrenalin
hormone that is responsible in that sudden
strength.
 Resistance:
You perform at a higher level
and with more endurance for a brief
period of time
 Fatigue: If exposure continues your body
loses its ability to adapt.
How do you relieve stress?
 Relaxation
techniques…(Also help with
anger)
 Laugh!
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 Plan Ahead
 Have fun with friends
 Talk to someone
How do you relieve stress?
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Stress Relief…
Laugh
Have fun with friends
Talk to someone
Smile
Exercise
Proper nutrition
Breathing deeply
Listen to music
Mediatation …
Find what works for you.