Stress Basics
Name 2 common physical symptoms of stress.
What is headaches / muscle tension / fatigue / fast heart rate?
A person, place, emotion, or situation that increases stress or urges.
What is a trigger?
This activity releases endorphins and helps reduce stress.
What is exercise?
This emotion often shows up when someone feels threatened, frustrated, or treated unfairly.
What is anger?
Experiencing stress automatically means a person is coping poorly.
What is Myth?
(Stress is a normal human response)
This response prepares your body to either face a threat or run away from it.
What is fight-or-flight?
HALT reminds us to check if we are _____, ______, ______, and/ or ______. (What does HALT stand for)
Hungry, Angry, Lonely, and/or Tired (HALT)
Taking short breaks during the day helps reduce this.
What is burnout?
This emotion can happen when someone believes they have done something wrong or violated their values.
What is guilt?
Avoiding uncomfortable emotions can sometimes increase their intensity over time.
What is Fact?
Stress that continues for a long time without relief is called this.
What is chronic stress?
Feeling anxious, sad, or angry are examples of this type of trigger.
What is an emotional trigger?
Eating balanced meals throughout the day supports this type of health.
What is physical health?
This emotion involves feeling bad about who you are rather than about something you did.
What is shame?
Repeated exposure to stress without healthy coping skills can increase the risk of both physical and mental health problems.
What is Fact?
This part of the brain detects threats and activates the fight-or-flight response.
What is the amygdala?
Planning ahead for stressful situations is part of this recovery skill.
What is relapse prevention?
Setting limits with others to protect your time and energy is called this.
What are boundaries?
This emotional skill involves recognizing, understanding, and managing your emotions in healthy ways.
What is emotional regulation?
Someone in recovery who is feeling confident and happy is automatically at low risk for relapse.
What is Myth?
(Positive emotions and overconfidence can also become triggers)
This hormone is released during stress and helps mobilize energy but can cause health problems if chronically elevated.
What is cortisol?
Having too much free time and nothing to do can trigger urges due to this feeling.
What is boredom?
Eating meals regularly instead of skipping them helps keep this stable.
What is energy levels or blood sugar?
Someone feels angry but underneath they are actually hurt and sad. This is an example of anger being a ______ emotion.
What is a secondary emotion?
Stress can impair concentration, memory, and problem-solving ability.