What is Stress?

Stress: Reaction of the body and mind to something in everyday life.

Stressor: Cause of stress.

Eustress: Stress that produces positive effects.

Distress: Negative Stress

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Types of Stressors

Physical:1.Anything with caffeine- Contains substances that mimic the

sympathetic stress response.

Types of Stressors2. Vitamin Depletion

- Stress causes the body to use a higher level of certain vitamins for the nervous & endocrine systems to function properly.

- Vitamin B deficiency may lead to anxiety, insomnia, cardiovascular weakness, stomach irritability, & muscle weakness.

- Vitamins B & C are reduced by excessive stress over a period of time.

Types of Stressors3. Hypoglycemia (state of low blood sugar)- Symptoms include headache, dizziness,

trembling, increase cardiac activity.

- Reactive hypoglycemia: caused by high intake of sugars within a limited amount of time.

- Functional hypoglycemia: meals are missed.

Types of Stressors

4. Salt: causes fluid retention5. Smoking- Nicotine is a symphathomimetic

agent- Smoking uses up levels of vitamins E

& C6. Temperature7. Illness or injury

Types of Stressors

Environmental1.Noise

2.Crowding3.Heights4.Tests

5.Life Events6.Occupation

7.Weather

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Types of Stressors

Psychological1.Fear, emotions2.Frustration3.Control (executive monkey)4.Overload5.Personality Traits (Type A/B)- Pattern of behavior that has been

related to cardiovascular disease.

Types of Stressors

Social:1.Isolation2.Support System

Violent Situations