1. Ch. 9 lesson 2 Stress and the brain Stress and personality type
Stress and mind-body connection
Signs of stress

2. Ch. 9 lesson 2 objectives
Explain the roles of stress tolerance and personality in determining a person’s level of stress
Identify common stress-induced illnesses
Describe the signs of stress

3. Stress and the brain
Neurotransmitters – Brain chemicals, stress causes an imbalance among these chemicals causing sleep loss, panic attacks, lack of energy, depression.

4. Stress and personality type
Type A - Competitive, high achieving. Most likely to develop heart disease. May relieve stress by working.
Type B – Laid back, non-competitive. Less likely to develop heart disease. If not active, may hold on to stress.

5. Stress and personality type (cont)
Hardy personality – Stays healthy despite stressors. Are resilient and share 3 characteristics:
- Change
- Commitment
- Control (some things can’t be controlled)

6. Stress & mind-body connection
High blood pressure – Increase levels of cholesterol contributing to heart disease.
Headaches – Stressed head and neck muscles.

7. Stress & mind-body connection (cont)
Asthma - Stress can trigger an attack.
Immune response – Stress depletes the immune system, prone to colds, flu, infections.

8. Signs of stress
Physical – Headaches, upset stomach, inc HR, sore muscles, trouble sleeping.
Emotional – Quick to become angry, frustrated, impatient, moody, lonely.

9. Signs of stress (cont)
Mental – Trouble reading, constant worry, can’t make a decision, loss of sense of humor.
Behavioral – Not eating, overeating, drug use, reckless behavior.