Coping With Stress Ryan Ridley PTA
What is Stress and Stressors? Stress Stress NO true definition NO true definition In a Nut shell In a Nut shell Organisms total response to environmental demands or pressures Organisms total response to environmental demands or pressures Stressors Stressors Any stress causing factor Any stress causing factor
Fight or Flight Response
Eustress or Distress Distress Distress
Classroom Feud Short term negative effects 5. Sleep Problems – 10 pts 4. Bad Skin – 15 pts 3. Mood Swings/Irritability – 30 pts 2. Headaches/Migraines – 40 pts 1. Weight Gain – 50pts
Classroom Feud 2 Long term negative effects Heart Disease Heart Disease Hypertension Hypertension Decreased Immune System Decreased Immune System Digestive Problems (Constipation/Diarrhea) Digestive Problems (Constipation/Diarrhea) Obesity Obesity
Cont…….. Weight Loss Weight Loss Diabetes Diabetes Substance Abuse Substance Abuse Depression Depression Reproduction Problems Reproduction Problems
Stress Management Techniques
Can you name any other stress management techniques?
HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT STRESS AND STRESS MANAGEMENT?