Stress|Vocabulary
Fear and uncertainty.
Attitudes and perceptions.
Unrealistic expectations.
Are all known as THIS type of stressor?
an Internal Stressor
Name two symptoms you notice when you're stressed.
Opinion Based:
Tight muscles, Angry, Irritable, Silent, HR, etc...
Stress that's left unchecked can lead to many health problems. Share a reason you feel stress is at an all-time high.
Varies: Opinon
Pandemic, social media, loss, etc...
These things are the effects of too little stress:
What is: boredom, depression, anxiety, poor health, poor performance
___________________ are two examples of a Life Stressor.
Death of a pet, friend or parent, the separation/divorce, having trouble in relationships with friends or family, school, work
True or False: Stress can affect sleep & explain your answer.
True: Increase or Decrease - Depends on the person.
Without knowing the ________ of stress, it is hard to manage stress.
source/cause
Share an example of how stress HELPS us. Share a personal example.
Keeps you focused and on task. Allows you to get things done. Keeps you motivated. Allows you to act (flee, move).
The name given to "good" stress AND an example.
1. Eustress
2. Roller coaster, first date, new job, wedding, baby, buying a home, moving holidays, vacation, promotion, watching a scary movie,
When we are stressed we experience physical, emotional, and social symptoms. Give an example of each
Physical: Pounding Heart, difficulty breathing, chest pain, headache, stomach pain, nausea, sweating, high bp, weaken immune system, sweating, low energy, diarrhea, and a sensation of numbness or tingling in your hands, arms, and face, dysfunctional sleep patterns, including nightmares, too little sleep, difficulty falling asleep, or even oversleeping.
Problems getting along with others. Changes in behavior at home (short temper, unexplained anger, crying for no reason). - Regression -- behavior that is not age-appropriate.
Social/Emotional: Communication difficulty or personality changes, such as becoming withdrawn or requiring much more attention than usual. - Impatience and irritability with others.
We all experience stress. Share a recent stressful situation and how you coped with it.
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List 2 different coping skills someone can use for stress.
Exercising, writing, talking, reading, breathing, etc...
What is the #1 (most common) symptom of stress?
Headaches
These are 3 negative coping mechanisms for dealing with stress are usually "unpopular" symptoms of stress.
Criticizing yourself (negative self-talk) • Driving fast in a car • Chewing your fingernails • Becoming aggressive or violent (hitting someone, throwing or kicking something) • Eating too much or too little or drinking a lot of coffee • Smoking or chewing tobacco • Drinking alcohol • Yelling at others • Taking a recreational drug to calm yourself • Avoiding social contact
Time management can help to prevent stress. What are two ways to improve time management?
Make to-do lists, create a schedule for the day, set a timer for certain tasks to be completed, use an agenda to track responsibilities, mark due dates on a calendar, etc.
True or False: Stress can save your life?
True --prevent an accident, run from a bear, turn off the stove, action forward.