Causes of Stress
List two examples of events that can cause negative stress
Loss of job, death of a family member, etc
Prolong anger affects the .
Liver
Isolating yourself from others is a positive stress reliever. True or False?
False
Being angry is a positive stress management method. True or False?
False
List two examples of events that can cause positive stress
Winning the lotto, Parents getting a new house, SEA results - passing for your first choice etc
The lungs is affected by prolonged _______?
Grief
List three positive stress management methods.
Talk about it, Get off the computer and get outside, Relax routines, Easy activities, Meditation and deep breathing, Visualize calm, Express gratitude, Exercise, Focus on one thing at a time, Medications, Therapy, Writing, Adequate sleep, Organization, Help others, Making new healthy connections/ friendships, Sense of humor, Leave time for yourself- hobbies, reading, listening to music.
List three negative stress management methods.
Substance use
Sleeping too much
Ignoring the problem
Negative thinking
Eating too much
List two organs that stress affects
Heart & Brain,
How does stress affect muscles?
Muscles become more tense, shoulders and neck may ache
Name one hormone that makes you less stressed.
Dopamine, Endorphins
Worrying is a negative way of dealing with stress True/ False
True
List the two types of stress
Distress, Eustress
Release of stress hormones and possibly migraines are effects of _____ on the -------?
Stress on the brain
Describe square Breathing Exercises.
Breathe in through your nose and hold it for four seconds; then, breathe out through your mouth while you count four; then, repeat this process three more times.
Exercise is important in managing with stress? True/ False
True
What is the difference between eustress and distress ?
One is positive and the other is negative.
Name four organs that are affected by stress.
Brain, heart, lungs, Stomach, Kidney, liver
Describe Visualization Exercises.
Start with visualizing your favorite place in your mind. Think about what you would see, hear, and smell there.
What is negative thinking?
Making a problem bigger than it really is, resulting in stress.