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Handling Stressful SituationsHandling Stressful Situations

Life = StressLife = Stress

Tom is studying for an important Tom is studying for an important history testhistory test

Kerrie is warming up for the big Kerrie is warming up for the big game tonightgame tonight

Cindy recently moved to a new Cindy recently moved to a new schoolschool

Jon is checking in the mirror one Jon is checking in the mirror one more time before he picks up more time before he picks up Stephanie for their first dateStephanie for their first date

What is Stress?What is Stress?

Stress is a physical, mental or Stress is a physical, mental or emotional tension you feel when emotional tension you feel when dealing with change.dealing with change.

A non-specific response of the A non-specific response of the body to any demand make on it.body to any demand make on it.

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Stress will always be a factor in Stress will always be a factor in your life.your life.

Some periods of life will have little Some periods of life will have little stressstress

Other times of your life will have Other times of your life will have lots of stresslots of stress

STRESS:TWO TYPESSTRESS:TWO TYPES

Distress-Bad StressDistress-Bad Stress DeathDeath Getting FiredGetting Fired DivorceDivorce

Eustress-Good StressEustress-Good Stress WeddingsWeddings AwardsAwards

The same situation can cause a The same situation can cause a great amount of stress for one great amount of stress for one person, but not for someone else.person, but not for someone else.

Activity : TAKE SIDESActivity : TAKE SIDES Right side/back of room is the Right side/back of room is the

positive sidepositive side Left side/front of the room is the Left side/front of the room is the

negative sidenegative side In the middle of the room is neutralIn the middle of the room is neutralMove to the side that best reflects Move to the side that best reflects

your feelings in the following your feelings in the following situations - STAND UPsituations - STAND UP

Getting your report cardGetting your report card

Positive, Negative or No StressPositive, Negative or No Stress

Taking a Taking a roller roller

coaster coaster rideride

Positive, Negative or No StressPositive, Negative or No Stress

Positive, Negative or No StressPositive, Negative or No Stress

Eating SpinachEating Spinach

Positive, Negative or No StressPositive, Negative or No Stress

Holding a snakeHolding a snake

Positive, Negative or No StressPositive, Negative or No Stress

Going to math classGoing to math class

Positive, Negative or No StressPositive, Negative or No Stress

Going on a first dateGoing on a first date

Positive, Negative or No Positive, Negative or No StressStress

Watching a scary movieWatching a scary movie

BOOBOO

BOOBOO

Positive, Negative or No StressPositive, Negative or No Stress

Giving a speech to the classGiving a speech to the class

Positive, Negative or No StressPositive, Negative or No Stress

Going to a danceGoing to a dance

PLEASE SIT DOWNPLEASE SIT DOWN

Did you notice that your Did you notice that your reactions were different than reactions were different than others to the same situation?others to the same situation?

EFFECTS OF STRESSEFFECTS OF STRESS

Stress is a natural part of Stress is a natural part of everyone’s life. Stress has both everyone’s life. Stress has both positive and negative effects.positive and negative effects.

People need some stress in People need some stress in their lives to be productive.their lives to be productive.

However, too much stress can However, too much stress can be unhealthy.be unhealthy.

Positive StressPositive Stress

Stress keeps you alert.Stress keeps you alert. Some stress when crossing a Some stress when crossing a

street helps you avoid danger.street helps you avoid danger. Stress motivates you to take Stress motivates you to take

action and to work harder. action and to work harder. Stress helps in competitions to Stress helps in competitions to

do well.do well.

Negative EffectsNegative Effects

Too much stress for a long time can be bad Too much stress for a long time can be bad for you. It can affect your body, feelings for you. It can affect your body, feelings and actions.and actions.

When under stress, your body releases When under stress, your body releases adrenaline into your bloodstream. This adrenaline into your bloodstream. This chemical increases your heart rate, causes chemical increases your heart rate, causes your muscles to tense up and makes you your muscles to tense up and makes you perspire. These symptoms may last for perspire. These symptoms may last for only a few minutes. If the stressful only a few minutes. If the stressful situation continues, however, the situation continues, however, the symptoms may also continue,.symptoms may also continue,.

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Physical ReactionsPhysical Reactions HeadachesHeadaches Stomach crampsStomach cramps BackachesBackaches HivesHives Tense MusclesTense Muscles FatigueFatigue Shortness of breathShortness of breath

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Emotional ReactionsEmotional Reactions WorryWorry HelplessnessHelplessness SadnessSadness AngerAnger DepressionDepression IrritabilityIrritability

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Behavior ReactionsBehavior Reactions Increased criticisms toward othersIncreased criticisms toward others Physical & verbal attacks of othersPhysical & verbal attacks of others Injury to selfInjury to self Inability to eatInability to eat Frequent eatingFrequent eating Nail biting Nail biting

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Behavior Reactions continuedBehavior Reactions continued Withdrawal from othersWithdrawal from others Inability to sleepInability to sleep Excessive sleepingExcessive sleeping Fidgeting and stammeringFidgeting and stammering

Causes of StressCauses of Stress

Daily activities Daily activities Unexpected eventsUnexpected events MovingMoving Financial ProblemsFinancial Problems Family problemsFamily problems

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Some people react to stress in Some people react to stress in drastic ways. Instead of dealing with drastic ways. Instead of dealing with the problem causing the stress, they the problem causing the stress, they try to escape the problem. try to escape the problem.

They may turn to alcohol and other They may turn to alcohol and other drugs. They may run away or drugs. They may run away or attempt suicide.attempt suicide.

Instead of trying to escape, look for a Instead of trying to escape, look for a positive solution to the problems.positive solution to the problems.

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You can avoid some stressful You can avoid some stressful situation. Suppose a friend is situation. Suppose a friend is pressuring you to do something you pressuring you to do something you do not want to do. Your best do not want to do. Your best defense is to stay away from that defense is to stay away from that person.person.

Not all stressful situations can, or Not all stressful situations can, or should be avoided. Learning to cope should be avoided. Learning to cope with some stress helps you to grow with some stress helps you to grow as a person. as a person.

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StrategiesStrategies Eat rightEat right Get enough sleepGet enough sleep ExerciseExercise Find humor in situationsFind humor in situations Take deep breathsTake deep breaths Do not try to be a “SUPER TEEN”Do not try to be a “SUPER TEEN”

sometimes you need to say no.sometimes you need to say no.

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StrategiesStrategies Get organizedGet organized Deal with the stressorDeal with the stressor Keep a positive attitudeKeep a positive attitude Develop a strong network of Develop a strong network of

friendsfriends Get help if neededGet help if needed

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Make stress your friend, by Make stress your friend, by taking control of your life.taking control of your life.