Session 6 TNDStress, Health, and GoalsGateway SchoolMrs. Worthy

Stress= mental or physical tension or pressure•Three kinds of Stress

▫1. dull/minor = homework, headaches, etc▫2. aching and ongoing= troubled

relationship, backache, etc.▫3. sudden and traumatic= death, accidents,

etc.

How do you deal with the stress you experience?

Look at page 34-35 in workbook•COPE•Considering alternatives-Deal with

feelings•Others’ support-help each other•Problems solving-plan•Esteem building- accept yourself

Turn to page 39 in workbook •Share your answers with class

Is drug use an effective way to deal with stress? Why or why not?•Drug use is not an effective way to deal

with stress because it does not address the root of the problems. It hides or covers up what is causing the stress.

How does drug abuse affect our ability to deal with stress•The stress piles up and eventually must

be dealt with. After using drugs for a while, the stress may have become severe, and no longer easily manageable

Could drug use be stressful? How?•You keep escaping the problem instead of

dealing with it

How does drug abuse affect ones ability to love one’s dreams and achieve one’s goals?

•Drug abuse affects one’s health and relationships. One cannot interact effectively to achieve one’s goals, or live a healthy, happy, and successful life

How does drug use cause…• FINANCIAL STRESS?

▫ (SPENDING TOO MUCH MONEY)• REALTIONSHIP STRESS

▫ ( ARGUMENTS, FIGHTS, ETC. • SCHOOL OR JOB STRESS

▫ (ILLNESS DUE TO USE, GETTING CAUGHT, TRUANCY, TARDINESS)

• PUTTING THINGS OFF/PROCRASTINATING▫ ( STRESS BUILDS UP)

• EMOTIONAL STRESS▫ ( DEPRESSION)

• LEGAL PROBLEMS▫ ( DUI, GETTING BUSTED)

• STRESS FROM DIMINISHING HEALTH▫ ( FEELING TIRED, DRINKING, SMOKING, HEART DISEASE,

CANCER)

How does drug use contribute to future illness?•Cancer•Stroke•Lung disease•Heart disease•Emphysema•Liver problems

What do you do to maintain your current health? What might you do to insure good health in the future?•Exercise•Proper diet•Sleep•Etc

Quality of Life•Living as close to fulfilling one’s dream

and goals as possible•The ability to do the things we want to do•Mental, physical, emotional fitness•Clear and structured goals•Feeling content and successful

Turn to page 40 and fill out survey•How important (on a scale of 1 to 10) is it

for you to maintain or improve your health?

•How important is having a good quality of life?

What are some examples of people who have died prematurely because of drug abuse?•Name at least 5:•Anna Nicole Smith•Michael Jackson•Kurt Cobain•Elvis Presley•River Phoenix

What are some examples of people who have limited their achievements due to drug abuse?•All those who have died•Lindsey Lohan•Britney Spears•Courtney Love•Whitney Houston

What could these people have accomplished if they had stopped abusing drugs and continued to live?•They could have produced a larger body

of work•Creative•Sense of accomplishment•Self worth

Have you ever missed something important or fun because of health reasons?•Flu, Cold, broken bones, etc….

How does drug use interfere with your life goals? •Classwork•Missing an interview•Fired from a job•Missing school

What are some examples of people who have an admirable quality of life?•Michael Jordan•Dr. Phil•Shaquille O’Neal•Oprah Winfrey•Mom•Dad•Teacher•Principal

Why is having and maintaining good health important in achieving your goals?

Why is it important to sacrifice some immediate pleasures for long-term health goals?

Why is it important to support and maintain good health practices?

Summary•Coping with stress effectively supports

our physical and mental health. The better we feel, the more likely we are to achieve our goals. Drug abuse limits our ability to deal with stress. It hinders our health, and affects the quality of our lives and our ability to achieve our goals.