LIFETIME HEALTH CHAPTER 4

IS THE BODY’S AND MIND’S REPONSE TO A DEMAND STRESS IS THE BODY’S AND MIND’S REPONSE TO A DEMAND

ANY SITUATION THAT PUTS A DEMAND ON THE BODY OR MIND STRESSOR ANY SITUATION THAT PUTS A DEMAND ON THE BODY OR MIND

5 TYPES OF STRESSORS ENVIRONMENTAL – POLLUTION, POVERTY, CROWDING, NOISE AND NATURAL DISASTERS BIOLOGICAL – ILLNESS, DISABILITY THINKING – TAKING TESTS BEHAVIORAL – DRUG USE, SLEEPING OR LACK OF, EXERCISE LIFE CHANGE – DEATH, MARRIAGE, NEW JOB

ALSO KNOWN AS ADRENALINE; EPINEPHRINE ALSO KNOWN AS ADRENALINE; IS ONE OF THE HORMONES THAT ARE RELEASED BY THE BODY IN TIMES OF STRESS

EPINEPHRINE (CONT’D) YOUR BREATHING SPEEDS UP WHICH HELPS GET MORE OXYGEN THROUGHOUT YOUR BODY YOUR HEART BEATS FASTER, WHICH INCREASES THE FLOW OF BLOOD TO CARRY MORE OXYGEN TO YOUR MUSCLES THE PUPILS OF YOUR EYES GET WIDE WHICH ALLOWS EXTRA LIGHT FOR MORE SENSITVE VISION

EPINEPHRINE (CONT’D) DIGESTION SLOWS DOWN BECAUSE DIGESTION IS AN UNNECESSARY ACTIVITY DURING AN EMERGENCY BLOOD SUGAR INCREASES TO PROVIDE MORE FUEL FOR FIGHTING OR RUNNING

Long-term stress can lead to sickness Alarm stage : body & mind are alert; fight or flight response activated. Person may experience anxiety, headaches Resistance stage : body comes more resistant to disease and injury for a limited time Exhaustion stage: body can no longer take the stress; immune system starts to give in to diseases

Dealing with stress EXERCISE REGULARLY GET ENOUGH REST EAT RIGHT BREATHING EXERCISES TENSION RELEASING EXERCISES

The ability to recover from illness, hardship, and other stressors RESILIENCY The ability to recover from illness, hardship, and other stressors

Arrange items in order of importance

grieve To express deep sadness because of a loss; helps you heal from the pain of loss

5 stages of grieving process 1. Denial – person refuses to believe the loss occurred 2. Anger –being enraged & placing blame on oneself or others 3. Bargaining – making promises to change if lost person or thing is returned 4. Depression – prolonged sadness that keeps you from doing activities 5. Acceptance - Learning how to live with a loss

Dealing with a loss Get Plenty of rest and stick to routines prior to loss Share memories and thoughts about the deceased Express your feelings in a journal or to family and friends Do not place blame on others or yourself

Helping others with loss Show support by running errands and doing favors Listen and understand their expressions/emotions Give motivation so that they get through adversity Seek additional support if the person is depressed for long period of time

The act of intentionally taking one’s own life. Suicide The act of intentionally taking one’s own life.

Suicide Many people who have considered suicide considered it only for a brief period of time Most people who have attempted suicide and failed are usually grateful to be alive Suicide does not happen without warning. Victims ask for help in an indirect way. Any mention or signs of suicide should be taken seriously Drug use puts people at risk

Suicide & Teens 3rd leading cause of death among teens The physical and emotional changes may make teens more emotional and impulsive Ask for help, avoid seclusion and surround yourself with positive people

Warning signs of suicide Feeling hopeless Withdrawing from family and friends Neglecting basic needs Experiencing loss of energy Taking more risk Drug use Giving away personal things

Giving and getting help Take all talk of suicide seriously Tell your friend that suicide is not the answer Change negative thoughts into positive thoughts Don’t keep it a secret