Stress Flashcards
1
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causes of stress:
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pressures at work, exams, financial difficulties, life events like illness, relationship changes, moving home, bereavements
2
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short term physical effects of stress
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increased heartbeat and breathing rate, tension n muscules, sweaty hand, dry mouth,
3
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long term physical effects of stress
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high blood pressure, loss of appetite, sleeplessness, digestive problems, heart disease.
4
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intellectual effects of stress
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forgetfulness, poor concentration, indecisiveness
5
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emotional effects of stress
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difficultly controlling emotions, feeling insecure, negative self-concept, feeling anxious and frightened
6
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social effects of stress
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difficultly making friends and relationships, breakdown of close relationships, loss of confidnce social isolation.
