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Stress
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What is Stress? Stress is a physical, mental or emotional
tension you feel when dealing with change
OR Your body’s response to change
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Eustress A good stress, helps motivate us to do
something but not feel to overwhelmed.
Distress Bad stress that causes pain, anxiety, and
sorrow
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What is a stressor?
Anything that causes us stress
Teen Top 4 Stressors School Friends Family Appearance
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Eustress (positive stress)
Eustress causes these symptoms:
Good feelings
Feeling of excitement
Motivation
Peak Performance
Higher Achievement
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Distress (too much stress)
Distress causes these symptoms:
Feeling worried and Uptight
Discomfort and Illness
Lower Performance Level
Feeling tired
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No Stress
Too little stress causes these symptoms:
Bored and Low motivation
No Growth
Lower Performance Level
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Physical Symptoms
Heart beats faster Breathe faster Butterflies (stomach ache) Cold hands or feet Excessive sweating Headaches/tense muscles Loss of appetite/over eating Inability to sleep/excessive sleeping Constipation/diarrhea Constant fatigue
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Emotional symptoms
Crying Moodiness Irritability / impatience short temper Can’t concentrate Racing thoughts Anxiety / panic attacks Withdrawing Depression Restlessness
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Behavioral Symptoms
Not caring about appearance Procrastination Grinding teeth Pacing, tapping, nail biting Nervous laughter Smoking/alcohol use Aggressive behavior Pulling hair Eating more or less Sleeping too much or too little
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Alarm Stage
The body recognizes a stressor You experience the “fight or flight”
response.
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Fight or Flight Adrenaline is released into the body
preparing one to be ready for physical activity
Look at the following diagram to see some of the changes that take place with the release of adrenaline
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Fight or Flight
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Resistance Stage
These physical changes prepare a person to react quickly and effectively to handle the pressure of the moment.
OR The person runs or flees
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Exhaustion Stage
The body can no longer cope with the stress and you become physically or mentally exhausted
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Why is stress harmful for us?
We can’t run from the stress We can’t fight the stress Leads to physical problems
increase blood pressurelower immune systeminsomniadigestive problemsacne
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Positive, Negative or No StressPositive, Negative or No Stress
Going to math class
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Positive, Negative or No StressPositive, Negative or No Stress
Taking a roller coaster ride
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Positive, Negative or No StressPositive, Negative or No Stress
Watching a scary movie
BOO
BOO
BOO
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Positive, Negative or No StressPositive, Negative or No Stress
Holding a snakeHolding a snake
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Positive, Negative or No StressPositive, Negative or No Stress
Getting your report cardGetting your report card
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Positive, Negative or No Stress
Going to a dance
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Positive, Negative or No Stress
Giving a speech to the class
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Body Stress Tips
Deep Breathing Progressive Muscle Relaxation Physical Activities Stretching Yoga A Massage Soaking in a hot tub
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Mind Stress Tips
Meditation Reading Visualization Listening to calming music Movies Games Puzzles Hobbies and crafts
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Art Therapy!
Why? Art therapy combines traditional theories
and techniques with an understanding of the creative process.
According to the American Art Therapy Association, art therapy is based on the belief that the creative process of art is both healing and life enhancing.
SOOO… CREATE SOMETHING!
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Write! Let your feelings out! Why? It can help to write about things that are
bothering you. Write to a parent, friend, teacher, or YOURSELF about your feelings.
This helps you feel better and is a healthy way to relieve stress.
SOOOO…. WRITE SOMETHING!
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Play Games! Why? Getting your mind off your stressors can
be helpful. Playing games can help you relax and rest
before facing your stress. SOOOO….. PLAY!
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Humor Therapy!
Why? Because laughter is the best medicine! Benefits of laughter: Laughter dissolves tension, anxiety, irritation, anger, grief, and
depression. Laughter increases the immune system. Laughter can help you think more clearly. Did you know… kids laugh about 400 times per day! Adults laugh
only about 14 times a day. SOOO… Get ready to LAUGH!
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Sleep TherapySometimes you just haven’t had enough
sleep and your body is worn out. Make sure you are getting all of the sleep you need when you are feel to stressed out!