1. LIFETIME HEALTH
CHAPTER 4

2. IS THE BODY’S AND MIND’S REPONSE TO A DEMAND
STRESS
IS THE BODY’S AND MIND’S REPONSE TO A DEMAND

3. ANY SITUATION THAT PUTS A DEMAND ON THE BODY OR MIND
STRESSOR
ANY SITUATION THAT PUTS A DEMAND ON THE BODY OR MIND

4. 5 TYPES OF STRESSORS
ENVIRONMENTAL – POLLUTION, POVERTY, CROWDING, NOISE AND NATURAL DISASTERS
BIOLOGICAL – ILLNESS, DISABILITY
THINKING – TAKING TESTS
BEHAVIORAL – DRUG USE, SLEEPING OR LACK OF, EXERCISE
LIFE CHANGE – DEATH, MARRIAGE, NEW JOB

5. ALSO KNOWN AS ADRENALINE;
EPINEPHRINE
ALSO KNOWN AS ADRENALINE;
IS ONE OF THE HORMONES THAT ARE RELEASED BY THE BODY IN TIMES OF STRESS

6. EPINEPHRINE (CONT’D)
YOUR BREATHING SPEEDS UP WHICH HELPS GET MORE OXYGEN THROUGHOUT YOUR BODY
YOUR HEART BEATS FASTER, WHICH INCREASES THE FLOW OF BLOOD TO CARRY MORE OXYGEN TO YOUR MUSCLES
THE PUPILS OF YOUR EYES GET WIDE WHICH ALLOWS EXTRA LIGHT FOR MORE SENSITVE VISION

7. EPINEPHRINE (CONT’D)
DIGESTION SLOWS DOWN BECAUSE DIGESTION IS AN UNNECESSARY ACTIVITY DURING AN EMERGENCY
BLOOD SUGAR INCREASES TO PROVIDE MORE FUEL FOR FIGHTING OR RUNNING

8. Long-term stress can lead to sickness
Alarm stage : body & mind are alert; fight or flight response activated. Person may experience anxiety, headaches
Resistance stage : body comes more resistant to disease and injury for a limited time
Exhaustion stage: body can no longer take the stress; immune system starts to give in to diseases

9. Dealing with stress EXERCISE REGULARLY GET ENOUGH REST EAT RIGHT
BREATHING EXERCISES
TENSION RELEASING EXERCISES

10. The ability to recover from illness, hardship, and other stressors
RESILIENCY
The ability to recover from illness, hardship, and other stressors

12. Arrange items in order of importance

13. grieve
To express deep sadness because of a loss; helps you heal from the pain of loss

14. 5 stages of grieving process
1. Denial – person refuses to believe the loss occurred
2. Anger –being enraged & placing blame on oneself or others
3. Bargaining – making promises to change if lost person or thing is returned
4. Depression – prolonged sadness that keeps you from doing activities
5. Acceptance - Learning how to live with a loss

15. Dealing with a loss
Get Plenty of rest and stick to routines prior to loss
Share memories and thoughts about the deceased
Express your feelings in a journal or to family and friends
Do not place blame on others or yourself

16. Helping others with loss
Show support by running errands and doing favors
Listen and understand their expressions/emotions
Give motivation so that they get through adversity
Seek additional support if the person is depressed for long period of time

17. The act of intentionally taking one’s own life.
Suicide
The act of intentionally taking one’s own life.

18. Suicide
Many people who have considered suicide considered it only for a brief period of time
Most people who have attempted suicide and failed are usually grateful to be alive
Suicide does not happen without warning. Victims ask for help in an indirect way. Any mention or signs of suicide should be taken seriously
Drug use puts people at risk

19. Suicide & Teens 3rd leading cause of death among teens
The physical and emotional changes may make teens more emotional and impulsive
Ask for help, avoid seclusion and surround yourself with positive people

20. Warning signs of suicide
Feeling hopeless
Withdrawing from family and friends
Neglecting basic needs
Experiencing loss of energy
Taking more risk
Drug use
Giving away personal things

21. Giving and getting help
Take all talk of suicide seriously
Tell your friend that suicide is not the answer
Change negative thoughts into positive thoughts
Don’t keep it a secret