Causes of Stress
List two examples of negative stressors
Loss of job, death of a family member, etc
Slower digestion, nausea, vomiting, cramps, and diarrhea are effects of _____ on the -------- system .
Stress on the digestive system
Isolating yourself from others is a positive stress reliever. True or False?
False
Smoking is a positive stress management method. True or False?
False
List two examples of positive stressors
Marriage, childbirth, etc
How does stress affect the lungs?
Breath harder and faster, may feel short of breath
List three positive stress management methods.
Talk about it, Get off the computer and get outside, Relax routines, Easy activities, Meditation and deep breathing, Visualize calm, Express gratitude, Exercise, Focus on one thing at a time, Medications, Therapy, Writing, Adequate sleep, Organization, Help others, Making new healthy connections/ friendships, Sense of humor, Leave time for yourself- hobbies, reading, listening to music.
List three negative stress management methods.
Drinking (Alcohol or Caffeine)
Smoking
Substance use
Sleeping too much
Ignoring the problem
Negative thinking
Eating too much
List two examples of long-term stressors
Chronic illness, high stress occupation, etc
How does stress affect muscles?
Muscles become more tense, shoulders and neck may ache, jittery
Name one hormone that makes you less stressed.
Dopamine, Endorphins
What can excessive sleeping cause?
Sleeping too much is associated with weight gain, diabetes, and heart disease.
List the 3 of the 5 types/categories of stress
Positive, negative, long-term, short-term, episodic
Release of stress hormones and possibly migraines are effects of _____ on the -------?
Stress on the brain
Describe Deep Breathing Exercises.
To deep breathe, breathe in through your nose and hold it for five seconds; then, breathe out through your mouth while you count to ten; then, repeat this process three more times.
How does stress-eating affect the body?
Eating too much can cause weight gain and make nausea, cramps, and diarrhea associated with stress even worse.
What is the difference between short-term and episodic stressors?
Episodic stressors are short-term stressors that occur regularly.
Name four areas that are affected by stress.
Brain, heart, lungs, muscles, stomach, skin, immune system, genitourinary system
Describe Visualization Exercises.
Start with visualizing your favorite place in your mind. Think about what you would see, hear, and smell there.
What is negative thinking?
Making a problem bigger than it really is, resulting in stress.