Stress management
Define stress in your own words:
When you have no time to do anything
What are the glands in your body that release an abundance of hormones during stress?
Aresenal Glands
Explain how sleep is connected to stress:
"High levels of stress impair sleep by prolonging how long it takes to fall asleep and fragmenting sleep.
Give me 4 examples of negative self talk:
"I can't do anything right. I shouldn't even try." "Nobody likes me, I should stop trying to make friends." "I don't like anything about myself." "I'm so dumb."
Is all stress bad? What is an example of stress that is good for you?
Not all stress is bad. An example of good stress is When you are wining a game in a sport
What are the 2 hormones that play a role in stress management?
Adrenaline increases your heart rate, elevates your blood pressure, and boosts energy supplies. Cortisol, the primary stress hormone
Should stress be temporary or long-lasting?
Sleep loss triggers our body's stress response system, leading to an elevation in stress hormones, namely cortisol, which further disrupts sleep,"
Give me 4 examples of how you can change the above negative self-talk into positive self talk:
Identify areas to change,Check yourself,Be open to humor,Follow a healthy lifestyle.
Should stress last forever, or should it be temporary?
Temporary
What is the difference between acute stress and chronic stress? Explain both:
Chronic stress is a consistent sense of feeling pressured and overwhelmed over a long period of time, and Acute stress is a mental health problem that can occur in the first month after a traumatic event.
What are some signs that an individual is experiencing chronic stress?
Aches and pains. Insomnia or sleepiness. A change in social behavior, such as staying in often.
Explain to me what signs a person may show when they are under stress:
Exhaustion or trouble sleeping. Headaches, dizziness, or shaking. High blood pressure. Muscle tension or jaw clenching.
explain the fight or flight response:
an automatic physiological reaction to an event that is perceived as stressful or frightening.
Give 3 examples of things in your life that cause stress
Illness or injury, School
Name some of the body organs that are affected by stress:
the musculoskeletal, respiratory, cardiovascular, endocrine, gastrointestinal, nervous, and reproductive systems.
Explain to me what things you do in your life to cope when you are stressed:
Eat healthy, exercise, get plenty of sleep, and give yourself a break if you feel stressed out.
What is the section of your brain that reacts when you experience stress?
Hypothalamus
Does a situation have to be physically dangerous to be stressful?
Explain what positive self-talk is:
an inner monologue that makes you feel good about yourself and everything going on in your life.