I’M STRESSED OUT!

Stress : the body’s normal response to change

Positive vs. NegativeEustress

o Positiveo Makes life more

pleasurableo Helps you reach goalso Motivates you

Distresso Negativeo Has unhealthy effectso Makes you nervouso Can’t sleep

Common Stressors for You

A little Stressful Stressful

Very Stressful

•Arguing with sibling

•Moving/New School

•Forgetting HW

•Argue with Parent

•Weight Issues

•Lead in play

•Being sick

•Lunch Detention

•Suspension

•Using drugs/alcohol or family members who use

•Parents Divorce

The Body’s Response

Fight or Flight: The natural response is to either fight the stressor or flee from it.

To much stress may cause:

HeadachesDigestive problemsHigh blood pressure

AnxietyDepression

FatigueLower resistance for infection

Stress ManagementRelax!!!!: This will slow your heart rate and make you feel less tense.

How? Relax your muscles, take slow breaths, get enough sleep, and do things you enjoy!

Stay Positive!!!: Keep things in perspective. Is probably no big deal!

How? Think positively, keep your sense of humor and have fun!

Physical Activity!!!:Being active is one of the healthiest ways to manage stress. It improves your heart, puts you in a better mood, increases your supply of oxygen, and makes you look and feel better.

Stress ReliefHealthy Ways• Exercise• Listening to

music• Art• Laughing• Relaxing

Unhealthy Ways• Substance abuse• Fighting• Putting yourself

down• Hurting yourself

THE STRESS METERLevels of Stress

Enraged

Angry

Frustrated

Agitated

Annoyed

Common Mental Health Issues

• Schizophrenia

• Multiple Personality Disorders

• Addiction

• Depression

• Low Self-Esteem