Health Flashcards
1
Q
Eustress
A
positive stress
2
Q
Distress
A
Negative stress
3
Q
Stress
A
The response of your body and mind to being challenged or threatened
4
Q
Causes of stress
A
Major life changes, death in family, loss of job, loss of home, graduation, relocation, catastrophe, everyday problems, environmental problems.
5
Q
Stress response
A
Physical, mental reaction that automatically occurs with the body perceives a threat.
6
Q
Stages:
A
Alarm “fight or flight”: muscle contraction, breathing rate, heart rate, and gastric juices.
7
Q
Resistance
A
The body tries to return to normal
8
Q
effects
A
Mental: Behavior, poor sleep, overeating, distraction, cranky, emotional
Physical: Asthma
9
Q
Coping methods
A
Breathing exercies, thankful cards, time management, exercise, and meditation.
