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. How each person reacts to the stressful situation, will often determine the effect it will have on the person
Stress:
Stress:
neutral stress which often challenges people in their day to day tasks
School Work
Athletics
Obligations Deadlines Expectations
Eustress:
Eustress: positive
stress which helps people to meet their goals
Scoring the winning
points in a game Getting a new job Going on a date Getting a promotion Getting a good grade Being recognized for a job well done
Distress:
Distress: negative stress which can cause too much pressure and trauma in ones life
Overworked Failing a class Parents divorce Getting fired from a job Death of a loved one
Stressors:
The source of stress in each persons life; people, places, and things that cause stress in day to day life
Common Stressors:
School
Health Problems
Family
Drugs/ Alcohol
Jobs
YOU
Girlfriend/ Boyfriend
Finances
Peers
Stress Response:
the response to the stressful situation; when the body and mind are on high alert and the stress response is initiated Resistance Response: the 2nd stage of the response to the stressful situation; when the body is attempting to repair any damage that has been done by the stress Fatigue-Exhaustion: the 3rd stage of the response to the stressful situation; when the stress is not adequately dealt with, the body breaks down and health problems result
Stress Tolerance:
The amount of stress that someone can handle before they reach a state of too much stress and they experience fatigue and breakdown
Severe Headaches or Migraines Nausea, Diarrhea, Vomiting, Constipation Chronic Fatigue-Lack of Energy Insomnia (Sleeplessness) Lack of Memory-Unable to Concentrate Irregular Menstruation Decreased Sex Drive Lack of Appetite Emotional Mood Swings
competitive, high achieving; thrives on high stress lifestyle laid back, non-competitive; avoids stressful situations wimpy, crumbles under pressure, easily influenced by others firm and positive, stands up for personal beliefs, takes control of situations, influences others in a positive way hostile, forceful, intimidating, bullys beliefs on others
Aggressive:
EGO:
Self
DEFENSE:
Protection
MECHANISM:
Strategies used to help reduce stress levels when stressful situations occur
behavior to cover up the stressful situation Denial: pretending that the stressful situation never occurred Projection: blaming someone else to avoid being stressed by the situation Displacement: taking out frustration on someone or something that had nothing to do with the stressful situation Substitution: replacing one action for another to conceal the stressful situation Compensation: settling for something less than what was expected to relieve stress Regression: resorting to child-like behaviors to relieve the stress
K: Keep Brainstorming
to Find the Best Solution for Both Parties
Set & Prioritize Goals Budget Your Time Learn to Say No Slow Down Take a Time Out Relax & Have Fun Get Regular Exercise Eat Healthy Get 7-10 hrs. of Sleep per Night Have a Support System
Coping Strategies:
Have Plans B, C, D, E ready to go when plan A doesnt work out Take a Power Nap when needed Talk your problems out with a friend or a professional If your Lost, stop and ask for directions Laugh and Have Fun