1. STRESS

2. What is stress?  The body’s reactions to any demand or change placed upon it. Can stress be positive?

3. Types of Stress  Distress : negative stress. Stress that prevents you from doing what you need to do or that causes you discomfort  Eustress : positive stress. Stress that can help you to accomplish goals.

4. Distress  Distress causes these symptoms : Feeling worried and uptight Discomfort and illness Lower performance level Feeling tired

5. Eustress  Eustress causes these symptoms : Good feelings Feeling of excitement Motivation Peak Performance Higher Achievement

6.  Preparing for a Marathon Eustress or Distress?

7.  Your little brother wandered off and is missing Eustress or Distress?

8.  Presenting in front of the class Eustress or Distress?

9.  Waiting behind stage at your performance

10.  Parent loses his/her job Eustress or Distress?

11.  Going to a boy-girl party Eustress or Distress?

12.  Riding a roller coaster Eustress or Distress?

13.  Watching a scary movie Eustress or Distress?

14.  Your sister is diagnosed with cancer Eustress or Distress?

15.  You don’t have enough money for groceries Eustress or Distress?

16. No Stress  Too little stress causes these symptoms : Bored and Low motivation No Growth Lower Performance Level

17. What is a stressor?  Something that triggers stress Teen Top 4 Stressors School Friends Family Appearance

18. Acute vs Chronic  Acute- short term stressor  Chronic- long term stressor that doesn’t seem to go away Examples?

19. Homeostasis  The body’s natural state of balance.

20. What happens when you feel stressed?  Physical symptoms  Emotional symptoms  Behavioral symptoms

21. Physical Symptoms  Heart beats faster  Breathe faster  Butterflies (stomach ache)  Excessive sweating  Headaches/tense muscles  Loss of appetite/over eating  Can’t sleep/excessive sleeping  Constipation/diarrhea  Constant fatigue

22. “Pressure and stress is the common cold of the psyche.” –Andrew Denton

23. Emotional symptoms  Crying  Moodiness  Irritability / impatience  short temper  Can’t concentrate  Racing thoughts  Anxiety / panic attacks  Withdrawing  Depression  Restlessness

24. Behavioral Symptoms  Not caring about appearance  Procrastination  Grinding teeth  Pacing, tapping, nail biting  Nervous laughter  Smoking/alcohol use  Aggressive behavior  Pulling hair  Eating more or less  Sleeping too much or too little

25. Body’s Stress Response Stressor Alarm Resistance Homeostasis Exhaustion Stress Continues Illness Resources not replenished

26. Alarm Stage  The body recognizes a stressor  The body quickly reacts to take action

28. Resistance Stage  Stressor continues and the body tries to withstand the stress and return to normal

29. Exhaustion Stage  The body can no longer cope with the stress and you become physically and/or mentally exhausted  Deplete body’s resources. So we function at less than normal

30. Example of Body’s Response  Alarm- Dog barks  Resistance -Chases you home  Exhaustion -Slam your door

31.  Alarm- Curtain is about to go up  Resistance -Perform during show  Exhaustion -After show tiredness Example of Body’s Response

32. Why is stress harmful for us?  We can’t run from the stress  We can’t fight the stress  Leads to physical problems increase blood pressure lower immune system insomnia digestive problems acne

33. Ways to Manage Stress  Stay healthy  Eat Nutrient Dense Foods  Be physically Active  Sleep  Relax  Maintain a positive outlook  Manage your time. Prioritize!  Talk to someone / ask for help

34. Stress Test Breathing Pattern Respiration Rate 1 Minute Pulse Paper Test

35. Knowledge Check  Stressor  Distress  Eustress  Homeostasis  Body’s Response to Stress