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Effects of Stress
Mental/Emotional, Social, & Physical
Health
What is stress?
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The reaction of the body and mind to everyday
challenges and demands.
Therefore, how ever much stress we
experience is based on our perception.
What is perception?
Perception is the act of becoming aware
through the senses.
Types of Stress
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EUSTRESS = Good
stress.
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More effective in
physical and
psychological states.
Ex. New car, being
selected as class officer.
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DISTRESS = Bad
stress.
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Interferes with
physiological and
psychological
functioning.
Ex. Negative or
unpleasant event.
Physical Effects
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Minor Illnesses
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Sleeplessness
Upset stomach
Headaches
Muscle soreness
Dehydration
Skin Disorders
Colds/flu
Fatigue
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Major Illnesses
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High Blood Pressure
Heart Disease
Stroke
Stomach Ulcers
Chronic Headaches
TMJ
Acid Reflux
Digestive problems
Mental/Emotional/Social Effects
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Concentration = difficulty focusing during
stressful periods of time. Negative self-talk.
Mood swings = Rollercoaster of emotions.
May intensify for teens => HORMONES.
Strain on family/friends & other relationships.
Substance abuse = increase vulnerability to
drug use.
Chronic Stress
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Long-Term Problems = beyond a person’s
control. Symptoms= insomnia, headaches,
upset stomach, or anxiety.
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REDUCE by:
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Physical activity
Support of family/friends/social workers
Hobby or activity that relaxes you.
AVOID tobacco, alcohol, and drugs
Stress Management 101
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Identify Personal Stressors
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Life events (moving, illness, fighting, etc.)
Physical stressors (pollution, noise, injury)
Daily stressors (time pressure, responsibility,
deadlines)
Avoid Stress with Refusal Skills (consider
values).
Plan Ahead = set goals, plan steps, and be
flexible.
Stress 101 (cont.)
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Sleep = focus and concentration.
Physical Activity = releases nervous energy
and relaxes.
Nutritious Foods = healthy foods help absorb
vitamins/minerals, increases energy, helps
w/concentration, less fatigue.
The Body’s Response to Stress
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Two major body systems, nervous and
endocrine are active during the body’s
response to stressors.
Are these responses voluntary or involuntary?
Involuntary or automatic and will happen
regardless of the stressor.
3 Stages of Stress Response
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A= Alarm
R= Resistance
F= Fatigue
Resistance
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Body adapts to the rush created by the
alarm and reacts to the stressor.
Where does “fight or flight” take place?
Answer =Resistance
“Fight and Flight”
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In case of “fight” ability to resist physical
challenge may be enhanced.
In case of “flight” you may be able to run
faster and farther in order to escape.
In which stage do incredible feats take place?
RESISTANCE
Fatigue
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Also known as the third stage, a tired feeling
takes over that lowers your level of activity.
Therefore, your ability to manage other
stressors is very low.
Mind and body are exhausted.