McGraw Hill Stress Managemnet
ATP
(adenosine triphosphate) main energy source that cells use for most of their work
Adrenaline
A hormone that gives the body extra energy
Grief
A period of deep sorrow
Depression
A prolonged feeling of helplessness, hopelessness, and sadness
Usually the last stage of grief
Acceptance
Usual first stage of grief
Denial or Numbeness
Traumatic Events
Events or situations that are negative, severe, and far beyond our normal expectations for everyday life or life events
Bargaining
Making promises to change in hops of bringing back what has been lost
Sources of stress
People, objects, places, events, and situations
Perception
The act of becoming aware through the senses
Alarm Stage
The body and mind become very alert in response to stressors
Pituitary Gland
The endocrine system's most influential gland. Under the influence of the hypothalamus, the pituitary regulates growth and controls other endocrine glands.
Ways to avoid stress
Use refusal skills, plan ahead, think positively, avoid alcohol and drug use
Relaxation Response
Way to reduce or lower the negative effects of stress
Acceptance
When a person faces reality of loss and experiences closure
Psychosomatic Response
a physical reaction that results from stress rather than from an injury or illness
Fight or Flight
a reaction caused by adrenaline that prepares one to either fight the stressor or take flight and escape.
Anger
a strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or hostility.
Closure
acceptance of a loss
Hypothalamus
brain region controlling the pituitary gland
Stages of Grief
denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance
Physical symptoms of an alarm response
dilated pupils, faster heart rate, increasd blood pressure, increase of muscle tension, faster breathing
Good habits
get adequate rest, get regular physical activity, eat healthy foods, become resilient
Adrenal Gland
glands located on top of the kidneys that releases adrenaline
Physical effects of stress
headache, weakened immune system, digestive disorders, clenching of the jaw
Fatigue Stage
if exposure to stress is prolonged, your body loses its ability to adapt
Distress
negative effect stress
Eustress
positve impact stress
Ways to handle stress
practice relaxation techniques, redirect energy, seek support or help
Grieving
reaction to a loss that causes strong emotions
Denial
refusing to believe or even perceive painful realities
Resistance Stage
second stage of the stress response; body adapts to stressor
Stress-management skills
skills that help an individual handle stress in a healthful, effective way
Chronic Stress
stress associated with long-term problems that are beyond a person's control
Additive stress
stress that builds up over time
Resiliency
the ability to adapt effectively and recover from disappointment, difficulty, or crisis
Empathy
the ability to understand and share the feelings of another
Mourning
the act of showing sorrow or grief
