Stress is a feeling thats created when we

Stress is a feeling that's created when we react to particular events.

The BAD kind of stress! o Work/School Demands o Death o Car Troubles o Financial issues o Fighting with Friends

The GOOD stress! o Weddings o Job promotion o Having a new baby o Purchasing a house o The Holiday Season

o The “dis” and the “eu” refer to the stressor. o Nothing to do with the IMPACT of the stressor. o Both equally taxing to the BODY

o How does your body respond? n Emotionally n Physically n Cognitively n Behaviorally

o How does stress make you feel MENTALLY? o Irritability o Lack of interest/initiative o Angry outbursts o Crying o Depression o Nightmares o Jealousy o Insomnia o Withdrawal o Reduction of personal o Anxiety involvement around others.

o How does stress make you feel PHYSICALLY? o Faster heart beat o Rapid Breathing o Increased sweating o Dry Mouth o Cool Skin o Desire to urinate o Cold hands/feet o Diarrhea o Feeling Nausea o Change in appetite o “Butterflies” o Frequent colds o Tense Muscles

o How does stress make your brain feel? o Worry o Mood changes o Anxiety o Depression o Confusion o Lethargic o Inability to o Drinking Alcohol concentrate o Smoking o Feeling ill o Relying on Meds o Feeling out of control o Overwhelmed

o How does stress make you ACT? o Talking too loud o Being negative o Talking too fast o Forgetfulness o Yawning o Making mistakes o Fidgeting o Accident prone o Nail Biting o Neglecting appearance o Drumming fingers o Pacing

o Events that provoke stress

o Something that causes stress based on your surroundings.

o Stress that comes from everyday activities.

o Major event that changes your life

o Stress that comes from work or school.