Lesson 1
A special mix of traits, feelings, attitudes, and habits
Personality
Feelings such as love, joy, or fear
Emotions
A hormone that increases the level of sugar in your blood, thereby giving your body extra energy
Adrenaline
A mood disorder involving feelings of hopelessness, worthlessness, guilt, and extreme sadness
Depression
Self Esteem
Describe what it means to "Recognize Your Emotions"
Mr. L will decide if your answer is point worthy :p
Describe the difference between distress and eustress
Distress- stress that holds you back
Eustress- stress that can help you accomplish goals
A network of people available to help when needed such as a parent, sibling, teacher, counselor, religious leader, or role model
Support System
Being able to bounce back from a disappointment, difficulty, or crisis
Resilient
Describe how you can express your emotions through body language
Mr. L will decide if your answer is point worthy =)
Name two physical responses your body has to stress
More blood flows to your muscles and brain
Heart beats faster
Muscles tighten up
Senses sharpen
Air passages widen so you can take in more air
Sweat
An anxiety disorder in which a person cannot keep certain thoughts or images out of their mind. They may develop repetitive behaviors such as constant:
Cleaning (washing hands, surfaces)
Checking (locks, mistakes, contamination)
Repeating (words, counting objects)
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
The ability to identify and share another person's feelings
Empathy
List a couple strategies you can use when you feel angry or scared
Talk it out
Find something that makes you laugh or relax
Plan ahead, manage your time wisely
Focus on your breathing
Some other answers will be accepted as well
Extreme tiredness caused by your mental state
Psychological Fatigue
Inappropriate or exaggerated fears of something specific that can interfere with normal activities.
For example a fear of spiders or small spaces
Phobias
(Arachnophobia and Claustrophobia)
Name 2 strategies you can use to improve your self-esteem
Set realistic goals
Recognize your strengths
Ask for help when you need it
Learn to accept constructive feedback
Learn from mistakes, don't dwell on them
Develop positive character traits
Name 3 emotional or physical reactions involved in the grieving process (Coping With Change)
Shock and Denial
Anger and Resentment
Hurt
Inadequacy
Fear and Anxiety
Guilt
Depression
Acceptance
Physically ill
List three coping skills you can use to manage stress
Focus on breathing, try to relax
Eat healthy food
Sleep
Be physically active
Talk to someone
Pursue a hobby
Think positively
Seek professional help if needed
Name three warning signs of possible mental or emotional problems
Not taking care of yourself
Loss of appetite
Trouble concentrating or decision making
Taking extreme risks
Mood swings
Trouble sleeping or sleeping too much
Physical aches for no reason
Extreme feelings or sadness/hopelessness
Loosing interest in hobbies