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| Reaction of mind and body to everyday demands. It effects 3 elements of health. |
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| Becoming aware through your five senses. Perception can effect stress you have. |
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| What are the effects of stress? |
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| They motivate you, but can also cause you to lose sleep or to have panic attacks. They can also lead to illnesses such as strokes. |
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| What are the types of stressors? |
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Biological: illnesses or disabilities
Environmental: Pollution or Poverty
Thinking: Perception
Personal Behavior: Drugs
Life Situation: Deaths or Divorces |
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| What systems are active during body's stress response? |
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| The nervous system and endocrine system are active during stress response. |
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| What are the stages in the body's stress response? |
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1. Alarm: Body and mind go in high alert
2. Resistance: Body adapts to the stressor and endurance level increases
3. Fatigue: A tired feeling that takes over when the stressor is around for too long |
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| What are the types of fatigues? |
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Physical: Muscles work hard. It leads to soreness and pain.
Psychological: Comes from worry due to constant responsibilities.
Pathological: Tiredness brought on by drugs and body fighting diseases. |
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| What is a psychomatic response? |
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| A physical reaction resulting from stress. It includes sleeping disorders, headaches, asthma, high blood pressure, or weak immune systems. |
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| How do you manage stress? |
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- Change your perception of stress
- Plan ahead and don't overwork yourself
- Eat nutritious food; NO DRUGS!!! |
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| What is a stress management skill? |
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| Skills that help someone take care of stress in healthy ways. |
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| What are some stress management techniques? |
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Redirect Energy: Release nervous energy.
Relax and Laugh: Meditate
Positive Outlooks
Seek Support: Confide in someone you trust. |
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