Words to know

   

• Stressors

• Adrenal Glands

• Stress Response

• Hormones

• Fight or Flight

• Underline the word (s) you know.

   

   

• Eustress• Distress• Acute

Stress• Chronic

Stress• Hyperstr

ess• Hypostre

ss 

Stress and HealthIt is not the problems that can kill us but our reaction to the

problems.

Stress is……

> a normal physiological response of the body to situations or stimulus which are perceived as “dangerous” to the body……

or in other words…..

THE BODY’S RESPONSE TO CHANGE

What causes stress? Events that provoke stress are called : STRESSORS

Some common stressors are:

   -fear of

physical danger -making a class presentation -taking tough subjects

-pressure of expectations from self and from others

-playing in a big event

- Pressure to fit in with others

     

   

 - being bullied- relationship

stress- family conflicts- Pressure at

school from teachers or coaches

- Grade pressure- and many,

many more 

Most common teen stressors

School, parents, relationships, disputes with friends, siblings, crammed schedules …always on the go

No time for Rest and Relaxation

What happens to your body?

Some common reactions in the body are : your heart beats faster, your muscles tighten, your hands start to sweat……

Your body is getting ready to FIGHT OR FLIGHT

Fight or Flight doesn’t allow you to think too much, but motivates you to act

FIGHT OR FLIGHT RESPONSE is also called

STRESS RESPONSEThe nervous system is activated and

hormones released• Adrenal glands produce more of the hormones (chemical

messengers) adrenaline and cortisol and release them into the bloodstream

• Blood vessels open wider to let more blood flow to large muscle groups

• The liver releases some of its stored glucose for energy• Sweat is produced to cool the body• Results in the “fight or flight response

Think about the last time you were scared…

The mind feels the danger and the body tackles it.

Once the trigger ( stressor) is gone, hormones return to normal level and the body returns to normal.

TYPES of STRESS

Eustress: positive stress

Distress: negative stress

EUSTRESS: or positive stress

Motivates, focuses energy Is short-term Is perceived as within our coping abilities Improves performance ( music, acting, athletics)STOP and write down 2 examples of eustress 

Distress or negative stressCauses anxiety or concernCan be short- or long-term Is perceived as outside of our coping abilities Feels unpleasantDecreases performanceCan lead to mental and physical problems Write down 2 examples of distress:

ACUTE StressComes immediately with a change of routineAn intense type of stressPasses quicklySTOP and write down 2 examples of acute

stress SHARE

Chronic Stress• Constant change of routine for week after week

• Affects the body for a long period of time• Stop and give 2 examples of chronic stress

Hyper- stress and Hypo- stress

Hyper stress:When an individual is pushed beyond what he

or she can handleEven little things can trigger a strong

emotional response Hypo- stress

• Occurs when an individual is bored or unchallenged• Often restless and uninspired

Signs of Stress overload

• anxiety or panic attacks

•a feeling of being constantly pressured, hassled, and hurried•irritability and moodiness•physical symptoms: such as stomach problems, headaches, or even chest pain•allergic reactions, such as eczema or asthma problems sleeping

Stress-management Skills

• Stop over scheduling• Talk to people who can help• Read and learn about stress and controlling it• Be realistic, don’t try to be perfect• Get proper sleep• Maintain a good nutritious diet• Exercise • Relaxation techniques• Think more optimistically, attitude makes a

difference

More Strategies

• Think of change as a challenging and normal part of life.

• See setbacks and problems as temporary and solvable.• Believe that you will succeed if you keep working

toward goals.• Take action to solve problems that crop up.• Build strong relationships and keep commitments to

family and friends.• Have a support system and ask for help.• Participate regularly in activities for relaxation and

fun

Teen Years

The teen years can be a very stressful timeStress is a normal psychological and physical

reaction to the demands of lifeThe body's stress reaction was meant to

protect youMild stress can actually be beneficialPersistent stress can lead to many adverse

health problems 

Summary:

•Stress is difficult to measure•Stress is a basic part of life•It may build up quickly •It can be positive or negative•Sometimes it is ongoing •Ongoing stress is thought to be bad for health•Symptoms of stress can be either behavioral or physical •Some people may need help managing their stress

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