| A | B |
|---|
| perception | the act of becoming aware through the senses |
| stressor | anything that causes stress |
| alarm | your mind and body go on high alert, also known as the "flight or fight" response |
| resistance | your body reacts and adapts to the stressor; you experience more strength and endurance |
| fatigue | when stress is prolonged, you feel both physically and mentally tired |
| psychosomatic response | a physical reaction that results from stress rather than from an injury or illness |
| chronic stress | stress associated with long-term problems that are beyond a person’s control |
| relaxation response | a state of calm |
| stages of grief | a variety of reactions that a person may feel after a loss |
| denial or numbness | when it is difficult to believe the loss has occurred |
| emotional release | when the loss is recognized and involves periods of crying |
| anger | when you feel powerless and unfairly deprived |
| bargaining | when you promise to change if what was lost can be returned |
| depression | when you feel isolated and hopeless |
| remorse | when you think about how the loss could have been prevented |
| acceptance | when you face the reality of the loss and experience closure |
| hope | when remembering becomes less painful and you can look ahead to the future |
| coping | dealing successfully with difficult changes in your life |
| mourning | the act of showing sorrow or grief |
| traumatic events | any event that is stressful enough to overwhelm your normal coping strategies |
