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The stress of competition motivates a teen to practice every day.
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Examples of Biological stressors
- illnesses
- disabilities
- injuries
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Examples of
Environmental stressors
- poverty
- pollution
- crowding
- noise
- natural disasters
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Examples of
Cognitive or thinking stressors
- How you perceive a situation
- or how it affects you and your world
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Examples of
Personal behavior stressors
- Negative reactions to
- tobacco, alcohol, or drugs
- or lack of physical activity
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Examples of
Life situation stressors
- Death of a pet
- Separation/divorce of parents
- peer problems
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What are the 3 stages of the body's stress response.
- 1. alarm
- 2. resistance
- 3. fatigue
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What is the "fight" or "flight" response.
Your body prepares to defend itself or flee from a threat.
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What is physical fatigue?
Muscles are over worked
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What is Psychological fatigue?
- Results from:
- constant worry,
- overwork,
- depression,
- boredom,
- isolation, or being overwhelmed
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What is pathological fatigue?
- Overworking your body's defenses against disease.
- Examples:
- flu (prolonged illness),
- being overweight,
- poor nutrition
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What are the physical effects of stress on your health?
- headache
- asthma
- high blood pressure
- weakened immune system
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What are the mental/emotional/social effects of stress on your health?
- difficulty concentrating
- mood swings
- risks of substance/drug abuse
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Ways to take control of chronic stress.
- Get physical activity,
- Look for support from friends and family,
- Get a hobby that relaxes you,
- Avoid using tobacco, alcohol, or other drugs.
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