Causes of STRESS
List two examples of events that can cause positive stress
Winning the lotto, starting a new job, working towards a goal, exercising, etc
How does stress affect muscles?
Muscles become more tense, shoulders and neck may ache
True or False: Coping Skill is something you have to learn.
False: We all have coping skills, some may be more beneficial than others. Therapy can help to identify undesirable coping skills (ex. binge watching tv to reduce anxiety) and replace them with desired coping skills. (ex. art making to reduce anxiety)
True or False: All stress is out of your control
False: While some stress feels like it is being forced upon us, small changes in our daily lives can give us back feeling of control and the ability to choose where we spend our time & energy
List three negative stress management methods.
Substance use
Sleeping too much
Ignoring the problem
Negative thinking
Eating too much
True or False: All stress is bad
False
What are the physical symptoms of stress
Low energy, headaches, upset stomach, tense muscles, rapid heart beats, insomnia, frequent colds or infections, dry mouth, nervousness, and more.
A natural way to get in shape and increase feelings of happiness is to ______.
What is exercise
Name one stress reducing activity you have found to be helpful.
Exercise, Yoga, deep breathing, art making, laughing, gratitude practice, eating healthy, scheduling in down time, drinking water
Worrying is a negative way of dealing with stress True/ False
True
List two examples of events that can cause negative stress
Loss of job, injury, relationship problems, transitions, etc
True or False: Stress causes your heart to pump faster
True: Known as "fight or flight" Your heart pumps blood faster to your muscles, in case you need to run for your life
This coping skill requires you to write your thoughts down on paper.
What is journaling
True or False: Some stress is helpful
True: Stress can motivate people to prepare or perform, like when they need to take a test or interview for a new job. Stress can even be life-saving in some situations. In response to danger, your body prepares to face a threat or flee to safety (Fight-or-flight)
Being angry is a positive stress management method. True or False?
False
What are some common causes of internal stress?
Pessimism, inability to accept uncertainty, Rigid thinking, Lack of flexibility, unrealistic expectations/perfectionism
What are the three main body systems affected by stress?
What are the cardiovascular (supplies blood to your body), digestive (mouth, stomach, intestines), and immune (defends your body from illness) systems
Name one benefit of coping skills.
Ability to decrease unwanted symptoms, management of emotions, ability to be in-tune with our body's messages
Name one of the changes the body goes through during the "Fight or Flight" response.
Heart rate increases, Blood Thickens, Senses Sharpens, Heavier Breathing, Adrenaline Kicks In, sweaty palms,
Exercise is important in managing with stress? True/ False
True
True or False: Stress is only external
False: Internal stress can be found in everyone anxiety, overthinking, worry
Long term stress can cause
What is a weakened immune system Over time, ongoing stress can wear down your immune system. That leaves you more vulnerable to infections. Stress can make ulcers worse. But bacterial infections are to blame for most ulcers.
Name two of your own coping skills
ANY
Examples: Listening to music, spending time with animals, Laughing, Taking a shower, Creative activities, Enjoying nature
True or False: You can completely eliminate stress by avoiding stressful situations.
False
What is negative thinking?
Making a problem bigger than it really is, resulting in stress.