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Identifying Stress
Effects of stress
Dealing with stress
Preventing Stress
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A mental condition, usually caused by a strain or tension of the mind. It can cause many symptoms and comes in various forms.
What is "Stress"?
100
An inability to relax, people who experience this can sometimes scream and yell for no reason, or wring their hands if sitting idle. It can be difficult to treat, but can be easy to prevent.
What is "Agitation"?
100
True or False: These are good ways of dealing with stress: Smoking, Overeating, Under Eating, Procrastinating, Using Medication or Drugs to Relax.
What is "False"?
100
By training physical fitness, you increase your wellness and your health. This is a great way to prevent stress, lose weight, and lower chances of heart diseases.
What is "Exercise"?
200
A form of stress in which the person feels eternally in the struggles of acute stress. People with this form of stress often blame their problems on others, and see nothing wrong with how their lives are conducted.
What is "Episodic Acute Stress"?
200
An effect of stress, however also commonly found in cases of bullying and pressure. This can cause criticism of self, hypersensitivity to criticism from others, and envy.
What is "Low Self-esteem"?
200
A method of dealing with stress which uses the steps of: "Tune In", and notice early signs of stress. "Analyze", and think about the sources of stress. "Respond", and deal with the source. "Prevent", and develop good anti-stress habits. It is also a waterproof material, usually a cloth, used for camping.
What is the "T.A.R.P." method and Tarp"?
200
A very common form of art, listening to this can prevent various forms of stress. Relaxing types of this can soothe the listener, lower and prevent stress.
What is "Music"?
300
A form of stress that occurs when a person cannot see their way out of a situation, such as a demand, pressure, or a deadline. Some cases of this stress included cancer, heart attacks, and even suicide.
What is "Chronic Stress"?
300
An excessive intake of "over-the-counter" medicine, this is a common way that people try to deal with stress. This can lead to a number of symptoms, depending on the medication.
What is "Overuse of Drugs"?
300
The use of various fragrances and scents to soothe and calm someone, which also lowers stress levels.
What is "Aromatherapy"?
300
This form of drink can prevent stress very easily. The taste of the many varieties of this drink, and its stress-reducing properties make it very popular among people.
What is "Tea"?
400
The most common form of stress, it is recognized easily by most people. Some symptoms include an increase in blood pressure, sweaty palms, cold hands and feet. It is highly treatable and manageable.
What is "Acute stress"?
400
In many stressful situations, this effect can occur. It causes a dull pain on the head, and is often worsened by loud noises, bright lights, over exertion and fatigue.
What are "Headaches"?
400
The rubbing or kneading of parts of the body especially to aid circulation, relax the muscles, or to provide calming.
What is "Massage Therapy"?
400
Best known as a set of physical practices that include gentle stretches, breathing techniques, and progressive deep relaxation. This stress release teaches that a healthy person is a harmoniously integrated unit of body, mind and spirit.
What is "Yoga"?
500
A form of stress which occurs with an intake of substances, such as cigarettes, alcohol, or pesticides. This stress can cause heart attacks, or even death.
What is "Chemical Stress"?
500
A lack of sleep, this can cause irritability, problems with concentration and memory, and even chronic stress.
What is "Insomnia"?
500
Maintaining a nutritional balance by eating appropriate foods, will help you live a better life, as well as lowering your stress levels.
What is "Healthy Eating"?
500
The practice of concentrated focus upon a sound, object, visualization, breathing and movement in order to increase awareness of the present moment.
What is "Meditation"?