STRESS AND HOW TO MANAGE IT
GENERAL ADAPTATION SYNDROME 1. ALARM- ADRENALINE IS RELEASED 2. RESISTANCE- FIGHT OR FLIGHT 3. EXHAUSTION OR RECOVERY- ILLNESS OR HOMEOSTASIS
EXHAUSTION Immune system weakened Migraines Acne Heart attack Stroke High blood pressure ulcers Anger, frustration Thinking process slowed Memory loss Emotional disorders
PHYSICAL CHANGES DURING G.A.S. 1. Increased breathing rate Excess sweating Changes in blood chemistry Increased heart rate Increased muscle tension Decreased digestion Increased blood pressure Decreased skin temperature
VOCABULARY Hormone- A chemical produced in the body that causes change Homeostasis- The state of being normal Eustress- A positive use of stress Distress Negative stress Resilient The ability to bounce back from adversity
MANAGING STRESS SUPPORT GROUP TIME MANAGEMENT EXERCISE HUMORHOBBIESENOUGH SLEEP GOOD NUTRITION RELAXATIONJOURNALS MEDITATION