Ways to Cope
What is one way you can cope with stress at home?
Meditating, exercising, eating healthy, proper sleep, managing your time, talking with someone, listening to music, etc.
List two negative effects of stress:
Headache, anxiety, fatigue, angry outbursts, overeating/undereating, sadness, depression, etc.
What is stress?
Stress is defined as a state of mental or emotional strain caused by certain situations.
List a situation where you receive positive stress:
A job promotion, having good grades, etc.
Long-term stress can increase your risk of mental health disabilities.
What is one way to deal with stress at work?
Learn how to relax, talk with your coworkers or your supervisor, establish boundaries, develop healthy responses, etc.
Does stress affect people in a positive way or a negative way?
It affects people in both ways, both positively and negatively.
Who is likely to be more prone to stress, men or women?
Women are more likely to be more prone to stress and have more physical signs compared to men. This doesn’t mean that men don’t experience stress. Instead, men are more likely to try to escape from stress and not exhibit any signs.
List two positive effects on stress:
Your skin is not sensitive to stress.
False, acne breakouts can occur in some people, while others might have itchy rashes. Both symptoms are related to an inflammatory response from stress.
Does using coping methods help with managing your stress all the time?
Not all the time. Different coping methods can help different kinds of people.
Where does stress affect you negatively on?
Stress affects negatively on your body, thoughts, and feelings.
What emotions can you feel during distress?
Sadness, irritable, and anger.
Where does stress positively affect you?
Stress positively affects your body, thoughts, and feelings.
Chronic stress can cause substance abuse.
True, people who have a lot of stress tend to misuse drugs as a way to cope.
What are some coping strategies that are not so great to use?
Watching TV or movies, surfing the night (basically anything relating to the screen of something). There are some coping methods that may deal with the stress at that moment but will bring later problems, like overeating. Overeating can bring health problems.
What are the causes of negative stress?
Divorce, the death of a loved one, emotional problems, etc.
Can past experiences cause stress later on in your life?
Yes, it can. A flashback to a certain memory or a significant reminder can bring stress, this relates to PTSD.
List three situations of positive personal stressors:
Taking a vacation, holiday seasons, retiring, taking educational classes or learning a new hobby, etc.
High blood pressure develops from chronic stress.
True, chronic stress will cause your blood pressure to rise.
Do all coping methods help?
No, it does not.
What is negative stress called?
It is called distress.
What are the three types of stress?
Acute stress, episodic acute stress, and chronic stress.
What is positive stress called?
It is called eustress.
Knowing how to manage stress will not make any changes to your life.
False, according to the Mayo Clinic, people who manage stress tend to live longer and healthier lives. So, knowing how to manage stress will benefit you immensely.