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Responses to Stressful Situations and Positive
Coping
Obj:9.MEH.1.1: I will identify the body’s physical and psychological responses to stressful situations and positive coping mechanisms
Healthy Amounts of Stress
Stress acts as a motivator, but too much stress can lead to lead to health problems such as high blood pressure, anxiety or depression.
Stressors before Modern Civilization
Need for foodNeed for waterNeed for shelterSuccessfully
hunting and gathering
Surviving constant threats in life
Stress Management in Ancient Civilizations
WorshipHieroglyphics ConstellationsFinding meaning
in life
Stressors in the Modern World?
UnemploymentFinancial difficultiesUnhappy in careerChildrenRelationship
problemsDeadlines:
homework, career, taxes, bills
Adrenaline is released into the bloodstream
Physiological responses include: Increased blood pressure Increased heart rate Increased breathing Muscles tense Sweating Hearing becomes more acute More blood is sent to the muscles for quick
movement
Alarm Stage: Fight or Flight
Exhaustion Stage
Energy is depletedBody returns to normal if stress is removedBody returns to alarm stage if stress
continues which can result in stress-related diseases: Skin disorders Gastrointestinal upset Menstrual irregularities Cardiovascular disorders
Physical Signs of Stress
HeadacheIncreased sweatingSweaty palmsTightness of chestDiarrheaNervous stomachSlumped postureInability to fall asleepDry mouthIncrease in cryingFatigueNeck or backache
Psychological Response to Stress
IrritabilityAngry outburstImpatienceNightmaresLoss of interestAnxiety / nervousnessNegative thinkingJealousyForgetfulnessLowered self-esteemInability to concentrateFocusing on the pastResistant to changePreoccupation
Behavioral Signs of Stress
RestlessnessFidgetingCarelessnessLoss of appetite or overeatingUnable to sleepChronic fatigueDecreased productivityIncrease in alcohol/drug useIncrease in risk takingWithdrawing from relationships
Stress-Related Diseases & Conditions
Gastrointestinal disorders
Skin DisordersCancerCardiovascular
disorders due to high blood pressure
DepressionAnxiety
Positive & Negative Stress Management Today
EatExerciseHurt selfPrayer and meditationRx medicationsSmoking/ drinking/ drugsTalking to friends and
familyTelevision, reading, or
listening to music