STRESS MANAGEMENT Flashcards
can be defined as a
state of worry or mental
tension caused by a
difficult situation.
Stress
is a very short-term type of stress that
can either be positive or more distressing;
Acute stress
is stress that seems never-ending and inescapable,
Chronic stress
is an acute stress that seems to run rampant and be a way of life, creating a life of ongoing distress.
Episodic acute stress
It’s known as a positive type of stress that can keep you energized.
Eustress
this is the type of stress we most often encounter in day-to-day life.
ACUTE
STRESS
Chronic stress can also stem from _________
traumatic experience and childhood trauma
It’s associated with surges of adrenaline, such as when you are skiing or racing to meet a deadline.
Eustress
It impact of stress can make it more challenging to deal with life’s daily hassles, affect your __________
interpersonal relationship
UN-HEALTHY
BENEFITS of stress
Diabetes
Hair loss
Heart disease
Tooth and gum disease
Obesity
increases your overall health and your
sense of well-being, which puts more pep in your
step every day.
EXERCISE
When you exercise, your body releases chemicals called _________
endorphin
like running, dancing, spinning, and in-line roller-
skating — include an increased heart rate.
aerobics
When your heart rate is ______, your body releases endorphins, natural opiates that make you feel good with no side effects.
accelerated
an excellent stress-relief exercise, involves a series of moving and stationary poses, or postures, combined with deep breathing.
Yoga,
