1. Hypertension class How To Cope With Stress

2. What Is Stress?

3. Stress can be defined as your body's physical, mental, and chemical reactions to situations that frighten, excite, confuse, anger or irritate you

4. Signs of Stress Rapid heart beat Heavy breathing Increased or decreased appetite Sweaty palms Sleeping problems Feelings of hopelessness Anxiety Anger, and irritability

5. Stress: Is It Real, Can It Kill? These May be Associated With Stress: High blood pressure Stroke Heart Disease Cancer Depression Obesity Diabetes Skin Conditions Chronic Pain Conditions Digestive problems Memory Loss

6. Top Ten Stressful Life Events Death of a spouse Divorce Marriage Separation Jail Term Death of a close relative Injury or Illness Marriage Being Fired at Work Marriage Reconciliation Retirement

7. You Can Learn to Cope With Stress We cannot completely escape stress in our lives on this earthWe cannot completely escape stress in our lives on this earth Stress is not always harmful-it might add a sense of accomplishment and excitement to lifeStress is not always harmful-it might add a sense of accomplishment and excitement to life Too much stress and poor coping can have a negative impact on your healthToo much stress and poor coping can have a negative impact on your health Look for help to deal with stressLook for help to deal with stress

8. Coping With Stress Have Faith In God Bible Study-Learn the promises of God Prayer Talk with a trusted friend Learn to relax Get enough sleep: 7-8 hours daily Get exercise: 30-60 minutes daily Church/community involvement: help others to help yourself Eat properly Have a hobby Manage your time wisely Know your limitations: learn to say no! Work out anger Avoid drug substitutes

9. Get The Victory!

10. The Power of Prayer “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God” Philippians 4:6 (NIV) “Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.” James 5:16

11. Studying The Bible will give you: Courage for the crisis (Joshua 1:6&9 Psalms 27:3) Peace in the midst of a storm (John 14:27) Energy when you are tired (Isaiah 40:28-31) Comfort when you are mourning (Isaiah 61:3) Encouragement even in your final illness (Psalms 23) A blessed hope (Titus 2:11-13 I Thessalonians 4:13-18 I Corinthians 15: 51-57) A plan for your life (Proverbs 3:5&6) A more abundant life (John 10:10) Eternal life (Revelation 21 & 22)

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