1. Lesson 5 “Stress Management”
Stress: response of the body to demands of everyday living
a) gray hair
b) weight balance
c) depression
Stressor: the actual cause of stress
ex. Finances; Boss; Children;…..or
TESTS!!!!
Our bodies go through a series of changes when stress occurs called…..
General Adaptation Syndrome or GAS

2. There are 3 stages to GAS….
Alarm: the initial shock
Adrenaline: hormone released for quick action
3:46 min

3. 2) Resistance: body goes back to normal
a) heart rate slows & blood pressure lowers
b) muscles relax & sweating stops
3) Exhaustion: the body becomes fatigued
a) increase risk of accidents
b) immune system lowered…..disease/sickness occurs

4. Suicide! Question??? What is the only crime that is punishable
by law if attempted, but not punishable if
committed?
Answer:
Suicide!
2 ways of handling Stress…
Eustress vs. Distress
Healthy response to stress!
ex. Scheduling a busy day
Harmful response to stress!
ex. Cramming for a test