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How Can We Handle It?
How Can We Handle It?
Stress
Is a…
Physical
social,
or mental
event or condition that requires us
to cope with a given situation.
Eustress vs Distress
Eustress – positive stress that allows for personal
growth and satisfaction
Getting married
Starting school
Beginning a job
Making new friends
Learning a new skill
Eustress vs Distress
Distress – negative stress that is caused by events that
cause stress and strain
Financial problems
Death of a loved one
Academic difficulties
Breakup of a relationship
Top 10 most stressful life events:
1. Death of a spouse/partner
2. Divorce
3. Separation from spouse/partner
4. Imprisonment
5. Death of close family member
6. Personal illness/injury
7. Marriage
8. Dismissal from work
9. Change of job
10. Retirement
Response to Stress
Fight-or-Flight
when our bodies go on the alert to either
fight or escape
A sudden burst of
energy and strength
The heart speeds up,
breathing increases,
blood pressure
elevates, sugar is
released into
the blood.
Stress and Your Health
Greater risk for heart disease
Can decrease immunity to disease
Can cause negative mental reactions
Stress Reducers
Assess stressors
Change reactions to
stress
Learn to cope
Exercise
Relax
Eat Healthy
Manage time
Reduce stresses
Other Techniques
Hypnosis – focus on one
thought, object, or voice
Massage Therapy
Meditation – focus on deep breathing
Biofeedback – monitoring of
physical responses to stress
Support Groups