A.T.B: Match the following medicines to the condition they help treat. 1. AZT2. Chemotherapy 3. Insulin4. Ipecac5. Lipitor 6. Lunesta 7. Nebulizers8. Prozac9. Ritalin10.Tetracycline

A. Used to treat sleep problems B. Helps treat acneC. Used to treat attention

disordersD. Controls asthma symptoms E. Cancer treatmentF. Helps lower cholesterolG. Used to treat depressionH. Slows the progression of AIDSI. Treatment for diabetesJ. Induces vomiting

A.T.B.A syringe is a medical instrument used for injecting fluids

into the body. Can you make at least 24 words from syringe? Words must be four or more letters!

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ReignReinResignResinRingRinseRiseRisen EgisEyingGrinGyreYing

Stress Management Stressors

Review: What is stress?

The body’s reaction to any demand made upon it.

Is all stress bad?No

What is another name for bad stress?Distress

What is another name for good stress?Eustress

What is an example of bad stress?

What is an example of good stress?

Cartoons:

Page 3 in your Packets:Stressors: a source or cause of stress

Many factors influence the impact of the stressor such as your age, social status, diet, income, overall health, sleep habits, cultural background, and your previous experience with a stressor.

Lets Brainstorm: Examples of Stressors:

Academic competition/grades

Parental conflictSocial pressuresSchool regulationsReligious conflictsLove/dating

decisions

Choice of college/future job

Academic workloadPeer pressureLoneliness, depression,

anxietyMoney shortage/job

demandsFamily responsibilities

More Definitions: Major Life Events- stressors that are bad for a period

of time and then go away (divorce, moving, etc.)

Chronic Stress- stressors that continue indefinitely or are recurrent (peer pressure, major school projects, etc.)

Daily Hassles- unpleasant, temporary events (missing the bus, not getting enough sleep, etc.)

Coping Skills- ways to manage stress or deal with the stress you already have.

Find a Partner:Working with that partner, brainstorm

examples of positive and negative coping skills. We discussed many of these the first day of the

unit

Stress Equation: When demands are greater than coping

skills:

Stress Equation= Demands > Coping Skills

Bell Ringer: April 20th 2011 Rank order the following items using 1 as having the highest caffeine content and

10 as having the lowest:

Automatic drip coffee

Brewed tea PepsiDexatrim Coca Cola

Dr. Pepper No Doz Mountain Dew Baking Chocolate Brewed

decaffeinated coffee

Sources of Stress Worksheet: List your sources of stress. Name a positive

coping skill that could be used for each stressor.

ExampleSources of Stress Positive Coping Skill

Track Practice Going to the gym

Complete Sources of Stress Worksheet: Page 4 in your packets

Directions: Complete the entire worksheet

Sit quietly and raise your hand when you are finished

I will come around to see when you have completed it

Signs of Stress:Identify signs of stress:

Stress can manifest (or form) in many different ways in different people.

Just because my eye twitches when I am stressed does NOT mean your eye will twitch!!

There are two main categories of signs of stress Physical signs Psychological (Mental-Emotional) signs

Lets put our thinking caps on!!

Directions:Form groups of no more than 4Take a sheet of paper and fold it in half making

two columnsLabel one column PhysicalLabel the second Psychological

Brainstorm as many different examples of physical and psychological signs that can occur when someone is stressed!!

Example:Physical

Eye twitching Rapid heart beat

Psychological NightmaresInability to reach

decisions.

Physical Signs:Pounding of the heartRapid, shallow breathingDryness of throat and mouthRaised body temperatureWeakness, light-headedness,

dizziness, or faintnessTrembling; nervous tics;

twitches; shaking hands and fingers

Tendency to be easily startledHigh-pitched, nervous

laughterStuttering, speech difficultiesInsomnia

Grinding of the teeth during sleep

RestlessnessSweating (clammy hands and

feet)Blushing indigestion; nauseaHeadaches; frequent

earaches or toothachesMuscle tension resulting in

more body aches and painsLoss of or excessive appetite Increased use of substancesAccident pronenessFrequent illnesses

Psychological Signs Irritability, tension, or depression Impulsive behavior, emotional

instabilityLowered self-esteem; thoughts

related to failureExcessive worry; insecurity;

concern about other people’s opinions

Self-deprecation in conversationReduced ability to communicate

with others Increased awkwardness in social

situationsExcessive boredom; unexplained

dissatisfaction with job or other normal conditions

Feelings of isolation

Avoidance of activitiesIrrational fear or phobiasIrrational thoughtsGuiltExcessive work; omission of

playInability to organize oneselfInability to reach decisionsDecreased ability to perform

tasksInability to concentrateGeneral anxietyLoss of energy and interestNightmaresFeelings of powerlessness;

mistrust of others

Stages of Stress:There are three stages of stress…it is how

your body responds to a stressful situation.

Lets go over these three stages:

Stage 1: Alarm StageStage 1 is the Alarm Stage

This is when you have a quick physical warning in preparation of the fight or flight response (adrenaline release)

Look at a someone’s face just before he is going to take an exam. The fear and tension is clearly evident. When something has just started stressing you and you feel a fight or flight kind of attitude, then you are in the alarm stage of stress. It is the start up stage which defines the first reaction to the stressor.

Stage 2: Resistance StageIn stage 2 the resistance stage, the body tries

to adapt to the stressor (with humor, denial, etc.)

When a child is sitting in the examination hall and writing his exam, he is bothered about completing it in time. He is making full efforts to cope with the situation and his whole body is engaged in fighting against the condition. This is the resistance stage.

In this stage, the body keeps making continuous efforts to cope with stress and therefore feels run down and exhausted. The person starts feeling irritated, over reacts to minor situations and gets mentally and physically weak. Psychological, physical and behavioral changes are also clearly visible.

Stage 3: Exhaustion StageThe third and final phase is the Exhaustion

Stage. In this phase the ability to withstand stress is depleted; illness or conditions may set in.

If a student is preparing for his exam and despite of every possible effort, he is not able to relate to his studies, he is bound to get stressed. The stress could reach a height where he/she may feel completely exhausted and helpless to the extent of committing suicide. This is the exhaustion stage. This stage is further divided into two phases:

Initial phase: The stress persists and due to lack of appropriate measures the person is not able to concentrate and work efficiently.

Burnout: The person is completely exhausted and drained of all energy reserves. There is a complete physical, psychological and emotional breakdown. This requires immediate attention.

Recovery StageThere is also a healthy third stage of the

stress response called the Recovery Stage, in which the body returns to normal.

KEY POINTS!!!The stress response (fight or flight) is a physical

response, even if the stressor is psychological. The phases are alarm, resistance, and recovery; or alarm, resistance, and exhaustion. If the reaction ends in recovery, it can benefit you. If it ends in exhaustion, it may harm you.

The energy of the stress response can be harnessed and used to a person’s benefit. To do so, view events positively instead of negatively when possible.

Unrelieved or overwhelming amounts of stress can lead to anxiety or mental health disorders.

Hang Man Time!!!There are many illnesses, diseases, and

conditions that may result from prolonged stress….here are just a few.