Stress Flashcards
Stress Defined
Number/degree of demands vs ability to deal with then
Acute stress
Response to immediate stress
Autonomic nervous system kicks in (sympathetic)
Blood shunted to large muscles
Chronic stress
So many stressors autonomic doesnt have chance to kick in, constant fight or flight wears body down
Two main systems involved in stress
Hypothalmic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis
Sympathetic nervous system
Concepts for 2 body systems involved in stress
Feedback loop Interact with each other Influence brain and systems Influenced by genetic variations Prolonged responses of these systems damaging
Describe response of hpa axis
Stimulation of locus coerules leads to Hypothalmus releases corticotrophin releasing factor (Crf) which travels to pituitary releases adrencorttitropic hormone into blood. Adrenal gland releases stress hormone cortisol. Cortisol increases food supply. High levels break down muscle, supression of immunity.
Types of stress
Generalized anxiety disorder Panic Phobia ocd ptsd
Generalized anxiety disorder
Excessive worry - expect disaster edgy,body aches, tired/insomnia
Panic
Sudden fear - sweat, racing heart
Fear of panic attack
Phobia
Irrational fear that produces avoidance
Social
Specific
agoraphobia - fear of being alone in public, unable to escape
Ocd
Unwanted repeated thoughts that frive them to do something
Failure to complete causes anxiety, completion doesn’t bring relief.
Ptsd
Trauma
Re-live trauma
Avoidance (physical and emotional)
Arousal (hypervigilant, outbursts, startle)
Depression
Sadness that lasts too long, interfere with life Inherited or not, Agitated, irritable Change to appetite Fatigue Feel hopeless Self hate Withdrawal Sleepy Suicidal
Stress treatment
Calm mind Reduce stressors Boost immune Stimulate lymphatic Management techniques Treat body: sleep, digestive, mood
Aromatherapy of stress
Massage Relaxation pain lymphatic Sleep immunity
