Stress
What Is Stress?
Stress Is a state of worry or mental tension caused by a difficult situation.
What is anger?
Anger is a defensive, emotional reaction that occurs when we are frustrated, thwarted, or attacked.
How many rules are there to manage anger?
What is forgiveness
Forgiveness is an effective way to free yourself from anger.
Very high stress is damaging, but very low stress is beneficial.
true
Is being angry also being Aggressive?
No, Anger and aggression are not the same
What's the best way to manage stress?
Use social support systems that involve people who care about you and are sympathetic to you.
What has to happen in order to forgive?
must end negative thoughts such as anger and resentment
What determines how much stress you will experience?
The quality of relationships you build.
How can anger be destructive and what symptoms can it cause?
when you express anger in a way that creates dislike, frustration, and a desire for revenge. Also when it is repressed and held inside. Which can cause more issues like depression, irritability, insomnia, and headaches and ulcers.
What is more detrimental to your mental when dealing with anger and stress?
Loneliness, Isolation, and lack of social support
What step is doing the inner work of forgiving
Step 3
What are the negative effects of high levels of stress?
Headaches, ulcers, and muscle pains, and physiological damage
What hormone is produced when you are angry?
Adrenaline
What is constructive vs deconstructive anger?
Constructive Anger: Involving both people and anger is expressed, the target hears the person and reacts appropriately & Deconstructive Anger: When externalized tends to turn into violence and aggression; internalized can cause physciological and physical health problems and communication difficulties.
When does forgiveness happen?
when you determine you’ve been unfairly treated and you decide to abandon anger and resentment and respond with compassion
What two emotions are where our physiological response is the same?
Joy and Fear
What can anger result in?
Anger can result in explosive behaviors along with rapid heartbeat, rise in blood pressure and tight muscles
What's the difference between assertive and aggressive?
Aggressive behavior is an attempt to hurt someone or destroy something. Assertive involves describing your feelings thoughts, opinions, and preferences directly to another person i an honest and appropriate way that respects both yourself and the other person.
What is step 2?
Decide to forgive (involves leaving the past in the past, look to the future, and choose forgiveness)