Signs of Stress
Types Of Stress
Unhealthy Coping
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True or False: Constantly feeling butterflies in your stomach or having an upset stomach can be a physical sign of stress.
What is: True?
(This can be tricky because people often blame digestive issues only on food, but the "gut-brain axis" means stress and anxiety have a direct physical effect on your digestive system.)
100
A type of stress that is caused by emotions like fear, anger, sadness, or frustration that could be caused by major events in your life
What Is: Emotional Stress?
100
True or false: A behavior change
is a sign of a bad coping skill?
What Is: True
200
True or False: Procrastinating on tasks is usually just a sign of laziness, not a sign of stress.
What is: False?
(This is tricky because procrastination is often mistaken for laziness, but it is a very common behavioral sign of feeling overwhelmed by stress.)
200
A type of severe or paralyzing stress that could occur after a traumatic event which can result in nightmares, anxiety, or flashbacks
What Is: PTSD?
200
What are the two most common Unhealthy coping skill?
What Is:Social isolation and substance abuse
300
Feeling completely drained, exhausted, or "running on empty" even after a full night's sleep.
What is this Feeling word?
What is: fatigue?(Tiredness)
300
A type of constant stress caused by a demanding lifestyle, another chronic health condition, or other stressful situations in your life
What Is: Chronic Stress?
300
True or false not asking someone for help with finding a good coping skill is the right thing to do.
What Is: False
400
How do you cope with Stress?
To deal with stress, prioritize self-care activities such as exercise, a proper diet, and adequate sleep, as well as relaxation techniques such as deep breathing, meditation, or listening to music. Other useful tactics include being socially connected to peers, taking pauses when doing hard work, try organizing chores for yourself, and try adjusting to or accepting what you can't change.
400
A type of stress or pressure that could motivate someone to perform better in sports or other situations
What Is: Eustress?
400
Is asking someone for help when you don't know how to get out of a bad coping skill a bad thing to do.
What Is: No
500
What are the signs of stress in your peers?
Peer stress symptoms include social isolation, changes in food or sleeping habits, and increased irritation or use of substances. You may also experience emotional changes, such as persistent concern, feeling overwhelmed, or a loss of interest in activities, as well as physical changes, such as headaches or indigestion.
500
A type of stress that is characterized by constant pressure that could cause exhaustion or poor health
What Is: Distress?
500
True or false emotional eating is a Unhealthy coping skill.
What Is: True