“Stress is like poison”
-Agave Powers
Stall Talk
Volume 14, Issue 7
October 1, 2012
“Happiness is a choice. You can choose to
be happy. There's going to be stress in life,
but it's your choice whether you let it affect
you or not.” -Valerie Bertinelli
Symptoms of Stress
….on your body
 Headache
 Muscle tension and/or pain
 Chest pain
 Fatigue
 Upset stomach
 Sleep problems
…..on your mood
 Anxiety
 Restlessness
 Lack of motivation and/or focus
 Irritability or anger
 Sadness or depression
….on your behavior
 Overeating or undereating
 Angry outbursts
 Drug or alcohol abuse
 Social withdrawal
Stress is anything that makes us feel pressured. It is also the
inability to cope with a perceived (real or imagined) threat to
one’s physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being,
resulting in a series of physiological responses and adaptions.
- Dr. Steven Radlo, WIU Stress Management Professor
Stress relief benefits from a belly laugh
Laughter’s health benefits are not a joke! A good
sense of humor can’t cure all aliments, but data is
mounting about the positive things laughter can do.
Did you know...
Americans work an
average of 164
more hours
annually than 20
years ago. That
amounts to about a
month more at the
work place per
year!
Short-term benefits
 Activates and relieves your stress response
 Soothes tension and stomachaches
 Stimulates your organs
Long-term benefits
 Improves your immune system
 Relieves pain
 Increases personal satisfaction
www.newyouth.com
www.MayoClinic.com
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/stress-symptoms/
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 Get active! Play your favorite sport, go for a walk or run, do whatever form of exercise that you enjoy.
Working out clears your head and reduces stress related tension, anxiety, and fatigue. If you haven’t already,
check out the Spencer Recreation Center, they offer lots of ways to get your fitness on!
 Do something that makes you happy! Play a game, read a book, watch a funny movie, spend time with friends,
listen to music - if it makes you happy, do it! Plus, there is always something going on around campus! Check
within your hall, the University Union, Campus Recreation, anywhere, there is always something fun going on!
 Talk to your support person! If you don’t have one or just need someone to talk to, check out the University
Counseling Center located in Memorial Hall! It’s free and confidential - you can’t beat that! For an appointment
call (309)298.2453
 Take part in relaxation activities such as meditation, Pilates, Yoga, deep breathing, or anything else that helps
Freeze Frame is a stress management technique provided by
Beu Health Education. Call our office at (309)298.3225 for a
FREE appointment!
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“The time to relax is when you don't have time for it.” - Sydney J. Harris
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October 8-11, 2012
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Stall Talk is brought to you by Beu Health Center Graduate Assistant Liz
Andrews and Students T.A.L.K. peer educators. For more information, call
298.3225. For more health info, visit beu.wiu.edu. For adaptive format see the
Disability Resource Center
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