SYMPTOMS
What increases with stress in your body?
Cortisol levels and physical illness
How can family and friends stress you out?
Relationship conflict
Everyone has stress about the exact same things.
False. What is stressful to one person may not be stressful at all to someone else.
What should you do when you have a big goal to complete?
Completed tasks in smaller, more-realistic chunks.
What happens to you when you are too stressed?
Shut down or reach a breaking point
How can the future cause stress?
Pressure to succeed or the fear of failure. Anxiety.
Stress is not natural and should be avoided.
False. Stress is a natural human emotion. It is when our stress is too bid to continue functioning in our daily life that it can become an illness.
Who can you talk to about your stress?
Friends, Family, TC, Psychiatrist, etc.
What emotions are increased when you are stressed?
Irritability and anger
How do stereotypes stress people out?
Pressure to fit in or conform to other's expectations
Woman are more likely to be diagnosed with an anxiety disorder.
True. Women make up 66% of people diagnosed with an anxiety disorder.
What is something you can remind yourself when you are struggling?
"No one is perfect."
"I'll be okay."
"Ask for help when I need it."
What emotions are common for people who are often stressed?
Worry and nervousness
How does money stress you out?
Financial issues
The only way to control stress is by taking medications.
False. There are other ways to cope with stress on top of taking medications or instead of taking medications.
What do we call the things inside of us that help us mange our stress?
Inner-strengths
What becomes harder to do when you are stressed?
Eating and sleeping
How can a place cause people stress?
Safety concerns
Intense fear, stress, and anxiety about a specific thing or event is called a phobia.
True. Phobias are the intense fear of relatively unscary things that prevents some from being able to function in their daily life.
Name at least 3 relaxation techniques you can use to calm down your stress
Breathing exercises, thoughts of being in control, positive affirmations, progressive muscle relaxation, etc.