COPING WITH STRESS IN MIDDLE AND

LATE ADOLESCENCE
Prepared by: Ms. Ma. Jeline L. Pagalllamman
TEACHER
WHAT IS STRESS?

➢ A feeling of emotional or physical tension.

➢ Stress is your body's reaction to a challenge or demand.
 KIND OF STRESS
1. DISTRESS
- (or negative stress) on the other hand, can result when
there is too much pressure or trauma and you don’t know
how to cope with it.

2. EUSTRESS
- (or positive stress) on the other hand, can help you achieve
your goals.
HYPOSTRESS
- When someone has not enough stress in their life. They are bored, physically
immobile or unchallenged.
- May have feelings of restlessness or lack of inspiration.

HYPERSTRESS
- Stress or feelings experienced when one has exceeded the limit of one’s
adaptability.
- Or when a person has taken on more than they can handle.
 TYPES OF STRESS
1. ACUTE
- Short term stress (fight or flight). Stress that comes on
suddenly.
2. EPISODIC
- Intense stress that occurs during certain periods in life. Last
longer than acute stress.
3. CHRONIC
- Ongoing stressful situations that are stressful but not deadly.
Last for days, weeks or longer. This type of stress causes most
physical and emotional problems.
(GOOD) SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT
- Our most evolved strategy for keeping ourselves feeling calm and
safe.
(BETTER) MOBILIZATION
- Known as “Fight - or - Flight” response.
- It releases chemicals to provide the energy you need to protect
yourself.
(BEST) IMMOBILIZATION
- The least evolved response to stress and used by the body only when
social engagement and mobilization failed.
 SYMPTOMS OF STRESS
❖ COGNITIVE

❖ PHYSICAL

❖ EMOTIONAL

❖ BEHAVIORAL
 CAUSES OF STRESS
Common external causes of stress
include:
● Major life changes
● Work or school
● Relationship difficulties
● Financial problems
● Being too busy
● Children and family
Common internal causes of stress include:
● Pessimism
● Inability to accept uncertainty
● Rigid thinking, lack of flexibility
● Negative self-talk
● Unrealistic expectations /
perfectionism
● All-or-nothing attitude
ISOLATION AND STRESS

Best defence against stress, isolation or a lack of positive,

consistent human interaction can be both a stressor in itself.
 Factors that influence your stress tolerance.

➢ Your support network.

➢ Your exercise level.
➢ Your diet.
➢ Your sense of control
➢ Your attitudes and outlook.
➢ Your ability to deal with your emotions
ACTIVITY
Draw the picture below. The worm represents your stressor, name it using the worm inside the
apple and explain your stressor in life.

Criteria:
Content- 20pts
Explanation- 25pts
Cleanliness- 5pts
TOTAL: 50pts
PETA #1
DIRECTIONS: Using a tiktok video or in Instagram (reels) Do a short clip on how you can
manage stress. You can use different styles as long as the message is clear.

RUBRICS:
CREATIVITY: 30 %
CONTENT: 50 %
CLEANLINESS OF WORK: 20 %
100 %