Stress
What is a definition of Stress?
A feeling of emotion or physical tension
What is the definition of anxiety?
Intense, excessive, and persistent worry and fear about future events
How does stress and anxiety affect your heart rate and blood pressure
Can cause your heart rate and blood pressure to increase and become tachycardiac or hypertensive
What is "cynophobia"?
-Fear of dogs
Who are more prone to stress? Males or Females
Females
What are some symptoms of stress? List at least 3!
-irritability or moodiness
-interrupted sleep
-headaches
-stomach pain
-chest pain
-memory problems
- lack of concentration
-diarrhea
- anger,
-body aches
-constipation
-changes in eating patterns
-nausea
What are some symptoms of anxiety? List 3!
-issues with sleep
-feeling restless
-easily fatigued or irritable
-difficulty concentrating
-feeling panicked
what is another name for the acute stress response/ autonomic nervous system
Fight or Flight
What is "Agoraphobia"?
- Fear of public spaces or crowds)
True or False
Can anxiety increase the risk developing depression?
-True
Anxiety is often a cause or a trigger of depression. Research indicates women who have generalized anxiety disorder are at an increased risk for developing depression. People with chronic depression often develop symptoms of anxiety as a result of the mental exhaustion of depression.
The same is true for sufferers of chronic anxiety. For example, people who struggle with Social Anxiety Disorder often develop depressive symptoms as a result of lifestyle choices made in order to accommodate the symptoms of Social Anxiety Disorder, such as avoiding others and public places.
True or False
Stress is part of a normal life?
TRUE!
Stress is part of normal life in that it is experienced by everyone from time to time.
Stress is vital to survival as it triggers our fight-or-flight response, helps use meet daily challenges, serves as motivation and boost our memory.
However some people suffer from stress that is so frequent or severe that it can seriously impact their quality life
What is a graded exposure?
you start with situations that are easier for you to handle, then you work your way up. Step by step
What four hormones promote Happiness and reduce stress?
What is "Hydrophobia, or aquaphobia"?
-A fear of water
What is the number 1 cause of stress?
Money
American Psychological Association (APA), money is the top cause of stress in the United States
What are some forms of stress management? List at least 4!
-music
-distraction
-yoga
-problem solving techniques (identify the problem, brainstorm solutions etc)
-deep breathing
-aroma therapy
-art therapy
you are not able to fully avoid the situation. Ex: standing near the door for a quick exit or cutting food into smaller pieces. using avoidance strategies may make you feel less confidence with coping the situation the next time.
What are some long term consequent that may arise from constant stress? List 3!
Chronic disease:
(high blood pressure, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis, digestive problems, reproductive issues
-Decreased metabolism
-Lack of energy/difficulty sleeping
-Difficulty concentrating. “brain fog,”
-Impaired immune system.
What is "Entomophobia"?
-Fear of insects
True or False
Stress can cause grey hair
FALSE
stress can cause hair loss. In fact, telogen effluvium (hair loss) can begin up to three months after a stressful event
What foods help to reduce stress? List as least 3!
-fiber
-citrus fruits
- avocados
- berries
-chocolates
-cashews
-oats
What are the 5 grounding techniques
-see
-smell
-touch
-hear
-taste
Name the three stress hormones (brain chemicals) necessary for the fight or flight?
-Cortisol
- Adrenaline (epinephrine)
- Noradrenaline (norepinephrine)
What is "Anthrophobia"?
-Fear of flowers
Symptoms of anxiety is commonly misdiagnosed as what condition?
-ADHD