Symptoms of Stress
Define stress.
To distract your mind from the stressor you are dealing with; approximately 30 minutes
What are signs that you are in a crisis?
unable to complete daily tasks, intrusive thoughts or actions, SH/SI, isolation, increased agitation, risk taking, abusive behaviors towards yourself or someone else, having dramatic shifts in mood, loss of touch with reality
What are positive affirmations?
Words you repeat to yourself to build or sustain confidence and motivate you to achieve your goals or focus your mind.
What is Taylor Swift fans called?
Swifties
Name 3 physical symptoms of stress.
Asthma, headaches, migraines, back pain, sweating, nausea, indigestion, chest pain, fatigue
What are self-soothing techniques?
Activities you use to manage and regulate your emotions.
What is the STOP skill?
S- Stop don't react
T- Take a step back physically or mentally
O- Observe notice the other people
P- Proceed mindfully consider thoughts and feelings of yourself and others
What are some strengths that you can have that help you get through stressors?
Resilience, accepting, accountability, responsibility, introspection, asking for help
What color is the suicide prevention ribbon?
Teal and purple
Name 3 emotional symptoms of stress.
Worry, irritability, anger, loss of motivation, difficulty concentrating, mood instability, memory problems
Name 3 distractions you could use when feeling distressed.
Art, music, reading, watching a movie, talking with friends/family, exercise
TIPP is an acronym for a skill you can use when you are in extreme stress so that you can calm your body enough to use other skills. What do the letters stand for?
T- Tip the temperature cold or hot for 30-60 sec
I- Intense exercise approx 20 mins
P- Paced breathing 6-8 breaths, 10-12 seconds each
P- Paired muscle relaxation tense muscles breathing in for 5-6 seconds; relax as you breathe out
What is a way you can weigh the differing sides to a problem in order to work through it on your own?
Pros and cons list
What is the most popular high school sport played by students?
Football
Name 3 behavioral symptoms of stress.
Nail biting, constant thoughts about stressors, restlessness, teeth grinding, disrupted sleep/diet/exercise, interpersonal conflict, social withdrawal, substance use, procrastination
Name 3 self-soothing activities you could use when feeling stressed.
5 senses, essential oils, hot shower, cook your favorite food, self-care, look at your favorite pictures
What is radical accpetance?
When you accept things the way they are without resistance. Letting go of bitterness and not focusing on the way things "should" be.
What is a safe space visualization?
Something you can do to calm your mind. What are you doing? What can you hear? What do you feel? What can you smell?
What month is mental health awareness month?
May
Name 3 consequences of long-term stress.
Heart disease, anxiety disorders, skin diseases, depression, memory impairment, substance use, sleep disorders, weakened immune system, poor diet and exercise habits
Name 5 things you could put into a self-soothing box using your five senses
sight, touch, taste, smell, hear
What is a behavioral chain analysis?
Used to figure out why we behave the way we do; track your behaviors and try to "break the chain" where we start to see problematic behavior
What is the state of mind you should try to use in order to make healthy decisions?
Wise mind
Who won the last superbowl?
Chiefs