Stress and General Adaptation Syndrome EQ How can

Stress and General Adaptation Syndrome EQ: How can time management skills reduce stress? 1

Stress Quiz • You will receive a stress quiz • Answer honestly I will not be checking. 2

Stress • Stress – the response of the body to the demands of daily living • Stressor – the cause of stress • Eustress – healthful response to a stressor • Distress – a harmful response to stress 3

General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) 4

Alarm Stage • The function of this stage is to mobilize the body’s resources. “Fight or Flight” • This initial response can also decrease the effectiveness of the immune system, making persons more susceptible to illness during this phase. • Adrenaline is secreted into the blood stream 5

Alarm Stage Continued • Body Reactions – Pupils dilate – Hearing sharpens – Saliva decreases – Heart rate increases – Blood pressure increases – Digestion Slows – Muscles Tighten 6

Resistance Stage • The body adapts to the stressor and attempts to • • • regain internal balance Body is no longer in “Fight or Flight” Adrenaline is no longer secreted Body Reactions – Hearing is normal – Saliva increases – Heart rate goes down – Blood pressure goes down – Muscles relax 7

Exhaustion Stage • The true state of exhaustion occurs when the body's ability to respond is exhausted such that recovery and resistance are no longer possible. • If stress continues then death may occur. • Wear and tear on the body increase 8

How to reduce stress • Time management skills help reduce stress… – Complete the worksheet about time management – What productive things can you do with your free time? 9

The Pickle Jar… • We are going to read about a pickle jar…what is the meaning of the story? 10