Emotions and Stress
A non-specific response of the body, or the body’s reaction to a demanding situation.
Stress
is about how we think and feel. It is about our sense of of well-being and how we cope with life events.
emotional health
the way we feel about and view our body
body image
Is punching a wall or yelling at someone a helpful way to express and deal with anger?
No.
What are the 3 sides of the health triangle?
mental/emotional, social, physical
are things that cause stress.
Stressors
How does exercise benefit our mental and emotional health?
reduces anxiety and stress, helps us feel good, releases feel-good hormones.
characterized by fear of gaining weight, distorted body image, restricting food and sometimes excessively exercising.
anorexia
What are 3 things you can do to relieve stress in the moment?
listen to music, talk to someone, go on a walk, physical activity, distraction, play a game, cry and feel the emotion so it can be released, laugh, watch something funny, watch a favorite show or movie
Which side of the health triangle have we been learning about and focusing on so far?
mental and emotional
is the chemical which gives our body energy to perform physical acts, and causes us to act under stress or emergency.
adrenaline
is a normal part of the human emotional spectrum—we all experience it from time to time, but it does not last for a long time after something hard or bad happens.
sadness
includes one eating a large amount of food at one time and then vomiting or using laxatives to get rid of food, and can cause serious health concerns
bulimia
A normal emotion and state of being when we lose someone we love or something really hard and sad happens- what is this called?
Grief.
what is one part of decision-making?
define the problem, explore alternatives, consider consequences, identify your values, review your decision, decide and act, evaluate your results after.
give 3 physical reactions to stress
stomach issues, headaches, sweaty, heart racing, feeling sick, fatigue, tight muscles
What is the difference between sadness and depression.
sadness is an emotion and does not last for a long period of time, but it is just one symptom of depression. Depression is sadness, isolation, withdrawal, guilt, and worthlessness of feelings that lasts more than 2 weeks.
What are two ways we can improve our body image?
positive self-talk, appreciating our body, giving gratitude, doing things we enjoy, exercising to feel good and move our body, fueling and giving our body proper nutrition and rest, being around others that are positive and build us up
A type of coping and stress relief where one practices skills such as breathing, mindfulness, listening to something calm, and focusing on the present moment.
Meditation
What are some ways we can make decisions?
pros and cons, a chart to rate choices, ask others for help, consider your values in it, flip a coin, just decide in the moment, pick between two things.... so many ideas.. what do you try?
give 3 emotional reactions or symptoms of stress
anxiety, depression, sad, anger, fear, frustration, struggling to make decisions, overwhelmed
characterized by high stress and excessive fears and worries that persist over time
anxiety
Name 3 consequences that would impact someone's health if they had an eating disorder.
heart problems, skin and hair problems and weakness, weak, tired, bone loss and osteoporosis, organ failure, can't focus or concentrate, poor wound healing, lower immunity to fight infection and sicknesses, heart attack and even death
How can talking to someone help us relieve stress?
We don't hold it inside alone, where sometimes it becomes too big and overwhelming. It gives us relief to let someone safe also know what's going on, and sometimes they can help us find solutions and problem-solve in ways we could not do alone.
Explain how all sides of the health triangle are connected and related.
All parts of our health are connnected and impact one another. If our physical health is bad, it can make our mental and emotional health worse. If we do not have good social health, that can also make us feel bad about ourselves. When we have good physical health, we feel better about ourselves. The goal is to balance all parts.