Responses to Stressful Situations and Positive

Coping

Obj:9.MEH.1.1: I will identify the body’s physical and psychological responses to stressful situations and positive coping mechanisms

Warm-up

On your paper, label your body with what it feels like when you are under stress.

Healthy Amounts of Stress

Stress acts as a motivator, but too much stress can lead to lead to health problems such as high blood pressure, anxiety or depression.

Stressors before Modern Civilization

Need for foodNeed for waterNeed for shelterSuccessfully

hunting and gathering

Surviving constant threats in life

Stress Management in Ancient Civilizations

WorshipHieroglyphics ConstellationsFinding meaning

in life

Teenage Stress?

What causes you stress?

Stressors in the Modern World?

UnemploymentFinancial difficultiesUnhappy in careerChildrenRelationship

problemsDeadlines:

homework, career, taxes, bills

Adrenaline is released into the bloodstream

Physiological responses include: Increased blood pressure Increased heart rate Increased breathing Muscles tense Sweating Hearing becomes more acute More blood is sent to the muscles for quick

movement

Alarm Stage: Fight or Flight

Acts as an equalizer Brings body functions back to stability

Resistance Stage

Exhaustion Stage

Energy is depletedBody returns to normal if stress is removedBody returns to alarm stage if stress

continues which can result in stress-related diseases: Skin disorders Gastrointestinal upset Menstrual irregularities Cardiovascular disorders

Physical Signs of Stress

HeadacheIncreased sweatingSweaty palmsTightness of chestDiarrheaNervous stomachSlumped postureInability to fall asleepDry mouthIncrease in cryingFatigueNeck or backache

Psychological Response to Stress

IrritabilityAngry outburstImpatienceNightmaresLoss of interestAnxiety / nervousnessNegative thinkingJealousyForgetfulnessLowered self-esteemInability to concentrateFocusing on the pastResistant to changePreoccupation

Behavioral Signs of Stress

RestlessnessFidgetingCarelessnessLoss of appetite or overeatingUnable to sleepChronic fatigueDecreased productivityIncrease in alcohol/drug useIncrease in risk takingWithdrawing from relationships

Stress-Related Diseases & Conditions

Gastrointestinal disorders

Skin DisordersCancerCardiovascular

disorders due to high blood pressure

DepressionAnxiety

Positive & Negative Stress Management Today

EatExerciseHurt selfPrayer and meditationRx medicationsSmoking/ drinking/ drugsTalking to friends and

familyTelevision, reading, or

listening to music

Positive Coping Strategies

How do you cope with stress?