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| physical stressors | 1) hunger 2) thirst 3) loud noises 4) fatigue 5) exhaustion 6) any physical activity |
| changes during the alarm stage | 1)hormone adrenaline released 2) pupils get bigger 3) heart rate increases 4) blood sugar increases 5) breathing rate increases 6) digestive system slows down 7) more blood sent to heart, lungs, brain, and muscles |
| A Body's 3 Stages | 1) ALARM - body gets ready to deal with stress 2) RESISTANCE - body trys to recover from alarm stage 3) EXHAUSTION - body is worn down and can no longer fight off stressor |
| stressor | situations, events, and people in our life that cause us stress |
| stress | a reaction of the mind and body to a demanding situation; can be positive and negative |
| 6 Ways of Dealing with Stress | 1) know the cause of the stress 2) stay in good physical condition 3) get enough rest 4) deep breathing exercises 5) laugh 6) accept it and make the best of it |
| Ways to deal with tensions and anxieties | 1) talk it out 2) get away 3) work your anger off 4) give in now and then 5) do something for others |
| 5 Ways to deal with tensions and anxieties | 1) one task at a time 2) avoid the super person self-image 3) go easy on criticism 4) give the other person a break 5) make yourself available |
| warning signs of suicide | 1) talking about death or suicide 3) reading or writing about death 3) giving away favorite possessions |
| extreme reactions to stress | emotional reactions or changes in behavior 1) violence 2) depression 3) possibly suicide |
| effects of prolonged stress | 1) tension headaches 2) irregular heart beat 3) dizziness 4) continued fatigue 5) irregular appetite |
| illness related stress | heart disease, ulcers, high blood pressure |
| glycogen | an energy source; the body's form of stored sugar |
| adrenaline | a hormone that is released by the adrenal gland that gives the body extra energy for the fight-or-flight response |
| fight-or-flight response | the body's reaction in the presence of stress that prepares it for emergency action |
| emotional stressors | 1) excitement 2) anger 3) fear 4) grief 5) joy 6) love 7) happiness |
