Chapter 3 STRESS WHAT IS STRESS? Stress is the response of your body and mind to being challenged or threatened. Does stress always have a negative affect on thebody?Is stress normal? NEGATIVE/POSITIVE STRESS
Positive stress can be referred to as eustress Negative stress can be referred to as distress WHAT ARE THE EVENTS OR SITUATIONS THAT CAUSE YOU STRESS
WHAT ARE THE EVENTS OR SITUATIONS THAT CAUSE YOU STRESS?TYPES OF STRESS: Catastrophes: natural disasters, major lifechanges Everyday problems:conflict, competition,pressure Environmental problems:conditions in yourimmediate surroundings SwitchTasking: Focus on One Thing at aTime! BODIES RESPONSES TO STRESS HAPPEN IN 3 STAGES
Alarm Stage: High Alert -Fight or flight -Limbic system= instinct Resistance Stage: Your body adapts to thecontinued presence of the stressor, uses up a lot ofenergy Exhaustion Stage: your body can no longer keep upwith demands placed on it Alarm: Body releases adrenaline and fight or flight Resistance: may not have same symptoms but still using a lot of energy Exhaustion: Physical and emotional resources are depleted. This stage doesnt always happen ALARM RESISTANCE FATIGUE STRESS VIDEOS Stress, Anxiety and the Brain STRESS & ANXIETY
Stress and Memory FIGHT OR FLIGHT RESPONSE FIGHT OR FLIGHT RESPONSE
Ways or Means of Stress Relief Can Stress Kill You - High Cortisol Levels Can Be Dangerous ALEX HONNOLD THE MIND TO BODY CONNECTION
Psychosomatic Response: the bodys reaction to thoughts or mental stress Definition of Psychosomatic: 1. of, relating to, concerned with, or involving bothmind and body 2. of, relating to, involving, or concerned with bodilysymptoms caused by mental or emotionaldisturbance COPING WITH STRESS Physical Activity Relaxation
Stretch break, deep breathing Biofeedback: people learn to control one or more bodyfunctions by monitoring their bodys responses REFLECTIVE THOUGHT OR AWARENESS IF I REDUCE MY STRESS I.. Can lower my chances of: Stomach aches
Asthma Headaches Diseases (immune system) Heart Disease (B.V. narrow, B.P rises) (Can lower blood pressure and reduce the risk ofhaving a stroke) MANAGING STRESS Time management (make lists)
Awareness/think realistic (are you assumingworst case scenario?) Re-channel (refocus) RELAXATION PRESENTATION
3 minute presentation to class about thetopic then lead your relaxation technique to the class have them follow Student Stress Presentation Example IF EXTRA TIME: Human Body, pushing the limits, strength
list=PL EF359 A Different Perspective on STRESS A different perspective on Stress - TED TALK relaxation music