What word best
describes this tree?
Are you and the tree
alike in any way?
STRESS
Quick Quiz- True or False?
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It is possible to live without stress.
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Stress is always bad for you.
Most people experience G.A.S. when
they encounter a stressful situation?
Being a teenager is stressful.
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STRESS
VOCABULARY
v  Stress;
“the response of the body
to the demands of daily living.”
v  Stressor;
“a source or cause of stress.”
STRESS
2 TYPES OF STRESS“DISTRESS” the bad stress
-unpleasant and providing no positive result
“EUSTRESS” the good stress
-helpful as it helps you focus, perform better or
get through a tough situation
Types of Stressors
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Biological stressors
- illnesses, injuries, disabilities
Environmental stressors
- being poor, dealing with crowds, natural
disasters, the weather, etc.
Types of Stressors cont…
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Cognitive stressors
- the way you think you fit in or how you think a
situation affects you & your world
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Personal behavior stressors
–  Stress based on CHOICES you make with
activities like drinking, using drugs, exercising…
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Life situation stressors
–  dealing with death, a divorce in your family or
difficulty in a relationship
STRESS
What is the “Fight or Flight” response?
–  Can you think of any examples of this?
This causes what body systems to be active?
THE ENDOCRINE & THE NERVOUS SYSTEMS
What is the emergency hormone?
ADRENALINE
STRESS
v  G.A.S.
– General Adaptation Syndrome
When you face stress, you will often
experience physical changes;
THERE ARE 3 STAGES of G.A.S.
-Alarm Stage
-Resistance Stage
-Fatigue Stage
STRESS
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G.A.S. – General Adaptation Syndrome
The Alarm Stage- the body prepares… (Wkbk p. ____)
-adrenaline is released
-pupils dilate (vision expands)
-hearing sharpens
-saliva decreases (drymouth)
-heart rate & blood pressure increase
-digestion slows
-muscles tighten
STRESS
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G.A.S. – General Adaptation Syndrome
The Resistance Stage-
(the body attempts to REGAIN balance…
- all the physical changes that took place in
the alarm stage are reversed… the body
returns to its normal state of function.
«  BOTH
THE ALARM & RESISTANCE STAGES
ARE NORMAL AND HEALTHY… but….
STRESS
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G.A.S. – General Adaptation Syndrome
The Fatigue Stage* occurs when the body remains under
stress for a prolonged amount of time.
* risk of injury, sickness and even death
(usually depression and other physical, mental, or
emotional disorders will appear as well.)
STRESS
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physical fatigue –
–  muscles are overused, sore and painful
psychological fatigue –
–  can result from constant worry, overwork,
depression, boredom, isolation
pathological fatigue –
–  being tired/exhausted as your body overworks to
fight against diseases, obesity, malnutrition,
drugs, alcohol, etc.
STRESS
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WHAT BODY SYSTEM WEAKENS WITH
STRESS?
THE IMMUNE SYSTEM!
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So what can we do to
control and manage stress?
-Worry about what you can control!
-Engage in exercise! (it releases beta-endorphins)
-Look for support from friends & family
-Find a hobby, sport or activity that you enjoy
-Avoid using tobacco, alcohol & drugs
-Sleep well! (you should have a sleep pattern.)
-Eat well! (stress uses vitamins B & C)
-Manage time effectively
-Laugh!!! (this also releases beta-endorphins)
It’s just a JOKE!
Don’t really do this!!!!
But you should try to
LAUGH everyday!