1. Chapter 3.3

2. Stress Your physical response to change

3. Common Stressors Somewhat Stressful Extremely Stressful Going to a new school Getting glasses or braces Arguing with a parent Getting in trouble Death of a close friend or family member Divorce or separation of parents Failing a subject or grade in school

4. Stressor Anything that causes stress Not all stressors are the same for everyone

5. Physical Effects of Stress Fatigue/Exhaustion Difficulty sleeping Frequent headaches Overeating/Losing your appetite

6. Long Term Effects of Stress High Blood Pressure Heart Attacks Strokes

7. Fatigue vs. Physical Fatigue Fatigue - exhaustion Physical Fatigue – aches and pains and extreme tiredness of the body

8. Ways to Cope with Stress Defense Mechanisms Exercise Relaxing Planning Ahead Thinking Positively

9. Defense Mechanisms A mental strategy you use to cope with stress Unhealthy Examples: Rationalization – making excuses instead of admitting it

10. Defense Mechanisms cont. Denial – not recognizing an unpleasant reality (death) Projection – blaming someone else

11. Healthy Defense Mechanisms Substitution – replacing an unattainable goal with a realistic one Sublimation – transforming unacceptable behaviors into acceptable

12. Healthy Defense Mechanisms cont. Exercise Improves your mood by releasing chemicals in brain Relaxing Can give you a better perspective on your problem

13. Other Healthy Defense Mechanisms Stretch Do something you enjoy or that is fun for you Examples: Read a book, listen to music, watch a movie, play a game

14. Positive Self Talk Say or think positive things to yourself Be confident about yourself

15. Plan Ahead!! Organize your time Prioritize – arrange things in order of importance Know your limits Make a schedule