Stress and Self Care Flashcards
the brain’s response to any deman
Stress
the body’s automatic response to any physical or mental demand placed on it.
Stress
They may be recurring, short-term, or long-term and may include things daily and simple activities to annual plans and tradition.
Stress
Types of Stress
- Acute Stress
- Chronic Stress
- Eustress
- Distress
Types of Stress:
Fight or Flight
Acute Stress
Types of Stress:
The body prepares to defend itself.
Acute Stress
Types of Stress:
The cost of daily living.
Chronic Stress
Types of Stress:
Left uncontrolled this stress affects your health- your body and immune system.
Chronic Stress
Types of Stress:
Stress in daily life has positive connotations.
Eustress
Types of Stress:
Stress in daily that has negative connotations.
Distress
Common Stressors
- Personal Changes
- Family Changes
- Work Changes
- School Change
- Environment Change
Common Stressor:
War, Natural Calamity, Relocation, Season Change
Environment Change
Common Stressor:
New School/Yeal level; Examination,Project, Competition
School Change
Common Stressor:
New Job/ Boss/ Department; Promotion, Unemployment
Work Changes
Common Stressor:
Marriage, Separation, having children, death, moving
Family Changes
