Transcript STRESS & Management

Kelly Trikenskas
STRESS & MANAGEMENT
What is Stress?!?!
 Stress- a reaction of body and mind to
everyday challenges and demands
How bad is it?
 It depends on your PERCEPTION-
 how you or your body reacts to
something as you see it, this is different
for different people at different times
STRESSORS- ANYthing that causes
stress
 Biological- illness, disabilities, injury
 Environmental- poverty, pollution, crowding,
noise, natural disaster
 Cognitive/thinking- perception
 Personal- mind/body reactions from health
related behaviors, ex. Drug use, in-activity
 Life Situations- death of a pet, divorce of a
parent, peer relationships
Body’s Response to Stressors
 3 stages
 ALARM
 RESISTANCE
 FATIGUE
1. Alarm Response
 You become highly alert as your body
prepares for “fight or flight”
 Which system is this?
2. Resistance
 You actively engage in “fight or flight”
making decisions, sweating, heart racing etc.
3. Fatigue- a tired feeling
 Physical Muscle tiredness
 Psychological Your brain is tired- from constant worry,
overwork, depression, boredom
 Pathological Your body is tired, you get ill- anemia, flu,
overweight, poor nutrition
Physical Effects
 Psychosomatic Response- physical reaction
from stress rather than illness or injury
 Headaches
 Heart Attack
 High Blood pressure
 Weakened Immune system
Mental/Emotional/ Social
Effects
 Difficulty concentrating
 Mood swings
 Risk of substance abuse and other high risk
behaviors
Managing Stress
 Engage in physical activity
 Family/friend support
 Find a hobby you enjoy
 Avoid tobacco, drugs and alcohol
Learning How to Avoid
Additional Stress
 Say No
 Walk Away
 Avoid conflict
 Plan ahead
 Get enough rest (about 9 hours)
 Physical activity
 Nutritious food
How to avoid more STRESS
(cont.)
 Redirect your energy
 Relax- laugh
 Positive attitude
 Seek support
 Express yourself