Intro to Wellness Stress.

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Intro to Wellness Stress

Which of these events causes stress? You are named captain of your team. Your car gets a flat tire. You go to a fun party that last until midnight. Your dog gets sick. Your new bedroom furniture is being delivered. Your best friend is staying at your house for the weekend. You get the flu.

What is stress? Stress = change Anything that causes change in YOUR DAILY ROUTINE or PHYSICAL HEALTH is stress. It is a change, good or bad, that must be adjusted to. Even imagined change is stress (Worrying)

Types of stress Eustress Distress “Positive Stress” Helps us to be happy, motivated, challenged and productive. Focuses energy Is short-term Feels exciting Improves performance Examples: Taking a vacation Entering a new relationship Performing in competitive activities Developing new skills “Negative Stress” Causes anxiety or concern Can be short- or long-term Feels unpleasant Decreases performance Can lead to mental and physical problems Injury or illness Conflict in relationships Sleep problems Overwhelming amount of work

stressors Internal External Unrealistic expectations Perfectionism Pessimism Inability to accept uncertainty Negative self-talk Major life changes School Work Extracurricular Activities Relationships An angry dog

Fight or flight response Release of hormones cortisol and adrenaline. Physical changes: Increased heart rate Blood pressure rises Breath quickens Senses being sharper Can lead to increased strength, speed, & stamina

Acute versus chronic stress Acute: Immediate, short-term Chronic: Ongoing, long-term

Stress-Related Illnesses Long-term stress can possibly lead to the following health problems: High blood pressure Suppressed immune system Increased risk of heart attack or stroke Digestive problems Sleep problems Depression Obesity

What stresses you out? List the top 5 stressors in your life. Explain how you deal with your stressors.

Unhealthy ways to cope with stress Consuming too much caffeine Smoking nicotine Drinking alcohol Emotional eating Compulsive spending

Healthy Ways to cope with stress Figure out what is stressing you out Avoid stress that is unnecessary Social supports – talk to someone Accept things that are out of your control Laugh Keep your lifestyle healthy Good time management techniques Take time for relaxation – YOU TIME!

Holmes-Rahe Stress scale for youth Read each event and circle the value on the right only if it has been a stressor for you IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS. Each of these events has a ripple effect in your life and can last for a long period of time.

Holmes-Rahe Stress Scale for Youth Score: Low <149: You are relatively stress free. Your risk of having any health problems due to stress is low. Mild = 150 - 199: You have a 33% chance of developing stress-related illness. Moderate = 200 - 299: You are having a kind of tough time right now. You have a 50% chance of developing stress-related illness. Major >300: You are having a major life crisis right now. You have an 80% chance of a major stress-related illness within the next two years.