Philippians 4 6 Do not be anxious about
Philippians 4: 6 • Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. • Prompt: What does the verse have to say about stress and anxiety?
What Is Stress? You cannot get rid of stress completely, but you can learn to deal with it effectively. stress The mind & body’s response to real or imagined threats, events or changes
What Is Stress? The two types of stress are: • Positive Stress • Distress, or negative stress positive stress or Eustress: Stress that can help you reach your goals distress Stress that prevents you from doing what you need to do, or stress that causes discomfort
What Are Stressors? Common events like being late for class or playing a solo during a concert are examples of stressors Sources of stress. Can be internal or external Different people find different situations stressful.
The Body’s Response to Stress The body reacts to stress with the fight-orflight response. fight-or-flight response The body’s way of responding to threats
The Body’s Response to Stress • The following hormones are released: • Adrenaline is a hormone produced by the adrenal glands. It works to increase cardiac output and raise blood sugar levels. • Cortisol is a hormone produced by the adrenal glands involved in the body’s response to stress, including the metabolism of fat, glucose, and protein. • Non-adrenaline is a hormone produced by the adrenal glands & works to maintain blood pressure through constriction of blood vessels.
The Body’s Response to Stress After a stressful situation, you may feel fatigue Tiredness Fatigue occurs because your body directed much of its energy into the fight-or-flight response.
Results of too much stress • A build-up of adrenaline and noradrenaline increases blood pressure, heart rate, and the amount that you sweat. Cortisol decrease prevents your immune system from functioning properly, as well as releasing increase fat and sugar into your blood stream.
Mental symptoms of too much stress • • • anger, depression, anxiety, changes in behavior, food cravings, lack of appetite, frequent crying, difficulty sleeping (mental), feeling tired, & difficulty concentrating
Physical symptoms of too much stress • • chest pains or headaches constipation or diarrhea, cramps or muscle spasms, Dizziness or fainting spells, nail biting or nervous twitches feeling restless, breathlessness, Sweating & difficulty sleeping
Avoiding Stress You can avoid some stressful situations by planning ahead and managing your time. You can deal with unavoidable stress by being prepared for situations like taking a test.
Managing Your Emotions in Healthful Ways When dealing with anger, take time to cool down and think. If you are angry about a situation you can’t change, talk to a trusted adult. To cope with sadness, try writing in a journal or listening to music. Try physical activity to help you focus your energy. Think about positive feelings while you breathe deeply with your eyes closed.
Ways to avoid/relieve stress
Strategies for Managing Stress Eat nutritious foods. Stay physically active. Use your time wisely. Get enough sleep. Think positively. Relax. Talk with others.
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