Fight, Freeze, or Flight
What is Anxiety?
Anxiety is the nervous feeling you get when you try something new.
Stress is the worst thing ever and you need to get rid of it.
False
How could you take care of yourself?
By eating healthy, exercising, and getting plenty of sleep.
What are the 3 types of stress?
Acute stress, Episodic acute stress, and Chronic stress
How does your body respond to stress?
fight, flight or freeze
In what situation would fleeing the area be a good idea?
If you were in danger of something and if you were embarresed.
People have different ways to manage stress.
True
Why should you talk to other people about stress?
To get your problems of your chest
What is physical stress?
Physical stress is your body reacting in a physical way.
Why is stress not bad?
Some stress heightens your senses, helping you to avoid accidents, power through unexpected deadlines, or stay clear-minded in chaotic situation.
When would fighting be a good Idea?
When you are in a situation in where you could not flee or freeze and if you are in real danger.
Stress is something you can avoid
False
Why should you connect socially after a stressful event?
Because it is easy to isolate yourself.
What is behavioural stress?
behavioural stress is when you react to stress with a behviour.
hitting
kicking
screaming
What is Severe acute stress?
Type of stress that is suffered as the victim of a crime or life-threatening situation can lead to mental health problems, such as post-traumatic stress disorder or acute stress disorder.
When would Freezing be a good idea?
If you need to hide from someone or you want to get snacks in one in the morning. :)
You should always be by yourself you are stressed
False
What should you avoid when you are stressed?
What is emotional stress?
sad
mad
angry
What is persistent in people with episodic acute stress?
Negative health effects are persistent, it may be hard for people with this type of stress to change their lifestyle, as they accept stress as a part of life.
How do you know when you are going to fight, flight, or freeze?
When your muscles tense up and you start to sweat a lot.
Stress can help you act quickly in an emergency.
True
What is the goal of stress management?
The goal of stress management is to identify your stressors, which are the things that cause you the most problems or demand the most energy.
What could happen if you do not manage Chronic stress?
Your body could get sick or you may make poor choices.
What happens if you have to much stress?
Too much stress can have harmful effects.