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FlashCards por RaeAnn Thompson, atualizado more than 1 year ago
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Criado por RaeAnn Thompson
aproximadamente 9 anos atrás
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| Questão | Responda |
| Stress | a feeling of pressure around events, circumstances or situations |
| Internal Stressor | A stress that comes from your own thinking (wanting to do well, worrying about what others think, etc.) |
| External Stressor | A stress from the outside world (school, home, friend drama, etc.) |
| Alarm Stage | "Fight or Flight"; body increases heart and breathing rate, slows digestion, blood sugar increases, etc. |
| Resistance Stage | The body tries to restore balance, or equilibrium. It's successful if the stress goes away; if it doesn't, you move to the next stage. |
| Exhaustion Stage | Stress is constant, so your body can't adapt. You can become ill (skin and digestion problems, high blood pressure, heart disease, cancer, and mental disorders like anxiety and depression. |
| Positive Ways to Cope with Stress | -Healthy Choices -Get support -Understand your feelings -Find ways to relax -Keep a sense of humor -Take action when you can -Figure out how to eliminate or prevent in the future |
| Endorphins | "Feel good" chemicals released by your brain when you exercise. Help you cope with stress and sleep more soundly. |
| Deep Breathing | When you breathe slowly and deeply, it tells your brain to calm down. Counter acts effects of "Flight or Fight." |
| Progressive Muscle Relaxation | Tense different muscle groups, one at a time, and then let them relax. Tension helps the muscles relax more deeply. |
| Guided Imagery | Picture a calm place, and imagine a restful experience. Take a mental vacation. |
| Time Management | A lot of stress can be avoided if you learn how to make the best use of your time and be organized. |
| Physical Activity | 30 minutes of aerobic activity releases endorphins from your brain. |
| Talking about it / Get Support | Maybe you just need someone to listen, maybe you need advice. Either way, having support can make our stressful burdens seem lighter. |
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