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2. Q: Do you feel stressed out on a daily basis?
74% of teens answer “YES!”
2% of teens answer “NO!”
20% answer “Not daily, but often.”
2% answer “I’m not sure.”

3. Thomas Holmes and Richard Rahe
Psychiatrists that studied stress and found that changes in our lives are the biggest source of stress.
CREATED SCALE:
The following created the most stress:
Loss of spouse
Divorce
Marital separation
4. Jail Term
5. Death of a close family member

4. Result
80% of those in the danger zone became depressed, had heart attacks, or suffered from diseases.

5. What is Stress?
A normal biological response to a demand for adapting to a situation
The “wear and tear” faced by our bodies as we adjust to our continually changing environment.
STRESSORS- the things that cause you stress– the vacation, the death, work, etc.
YOUR RESPONSE CAUSES STRESS

6. When Stress happens…
The brain triggers a release of chemicals to prepare the body for a challenge. These chemicals cause your heart rate to speed up, your blood pressure to rise, and your metabolism to increase.
Adrenaline is secreted
affects heart rate, blood pressure, perspiration
helps energize the body to deal with stress

7. continued
All body functions that aren’t necessary for survival slow down.
You become vulnerable to colds, stomach aches, headaches and infections, and insomnia

8. Types of Stress Positive- “good stress”
Takes a lot less of a toll on the body than bad stress
ex. going out on a first date, winning a sporting event
Negative- makes you feel tense, fatigued, and irritable
ex. Reprimand, divorce

9. Sources of Stress Environment-weather, noise, traffic, pollution
Social Stresses-deadlines, financial problems, presentations, meetings
Physiological Stress-adolescence, poor nutrition, illness, aging, accidents, lack of exercise, etc.
Your Thoughts- your brain interprets and translates changes in your environment and determines when to turn on the emergency response

10. Stress Tolerance
The amount of stress you can handle before your messengers begin to fail
1 in 10 have a low stress tolerance

11. Optimal Stress Diagram

12. Emotional Signs of Stress
Frustration
Feelings of being overwhelmed
No sense of humor
Easily angered
Nightmares
Depression
Lack of confidence

13. Physical Signs of Stress
Anxiety
Tension
Headaches
Fatigue
Irritability
Insomnia

14. Behavioral Signs of Stress
Eating more, not enough
Frequent crying
Putting off work
Sleeping more or less
Spending more time alone

15. Intellectual affects of Stress
Inability to concentrate
Difficulty making decisions
Lacking creativity

16. Unhealthy Ways to Deal with Stress
Boosters
Sugar, caffeine, alcohol, solvents, drugs, and tobacco
Letting things pile up
Procrastinating
Apologizing even though you are right
Acting as if nothing has happened

17. Ways to Lower Stress Physical activity Get away from the stressor
Define sleeping habits and stick to them
Say “NO”
Deep breathing
Planning and prioritizing
Stress relieving diet

18. Stress Relieving Diet Complex carbohydrates Foods high in protein
Fruits and vegetables
Eat in moderation

20. STRESS QUIZ Please answer T or F
Having a job creates stress.
When stressed, changes in the body occur.
Adrenaline helps you deal with stress.
All stress is bad.
5. Being stressed has no impact on the immune system.
6. Some causes of acne are caused by stress.
7. Certain foods can help you deal with stress.

21. Journal How do you feel when you are stressed?
Do you handle stress well? Why or why not?
What can you do to help lower your stress level?