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Bust My Stress
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Bust My Stress – Flashcards
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| Stress | A body's reaction to any change that requires an adjustment or response; the body reacts with physical, mental, and emotional responses. |
| Acute Stress | Short-term stress that goes away quickly, usually associated with the fight-or-flight response to manage dangerous situations or something new/exciting. |
| Chronic Stress | Stress that lasts for a longer period of time and can harm the body, mind, and lives. |
| Traumatic Stress | Stress that develops after traumatic events that are shocking and emotionally overwhelming. |
| Eustress | Positive reaction stress that has a beneficial effect on your health and wellness. |
| Distress | Negative reaction stress that can manifest itself through changes in behavior. |
| Toxic Stress | Excessive or prolonged activation of negative response systems in the body and brain. |
| Cope | To deal with problems and difficult situations and try to come up with solutions. |
| Resilience | The ability to overcome serious hardship and adapt well to adversity. |
| Adversity | A difficult situation or condition. |
| Yerkes-Dodson Law | Shows the relationship between stress and performance; there is an "optimal level" of stress where performance is best—enough to challenge you but not too much to distress you. |
| Tolerable Stress Response | Activation of the body's alert systems due to severe, longer-lasting difficulties (e.g., loss of a loved one); if time-limited and buffered by supportive relationships, the brain and organs recover. |
| Effects of Chronic/Toxic Stress | Can increase risk of conditions such as ulcers, high blood pressure, and headaches, as well as emotional effects like sadness, frustration, anxiety, and helplessness. |
| Deep Breathing/Meditation (Coping Strategy) | Lowers heart rate and relieves feelings of panic, especially helpful when overcome with emotion and stress. |
| Adequate Sleep (Coping Strategy) | Teens need 8–10 hours of sleep each night; napping can help if a full night's sleep isn't possible. |
| Talking to a Friend or Trusted Adult (Coping Strategy) | Helps make sense of a problematic situation and increases calm and confidence in overcoming it; combats isolation. |
| Exercise (Coping Strategy) | Increases release of endorphins, the "feel-good" chemicals in the brain. |
| Nutritious Diet (Coping Strategy) | Foods high in nutrients, fiber, and fat (e.g., leafy greens, berries, nuts, eggs) help regulate blood sugar and stabilize emotions, unlike sugary/processed foods. |
| Positive Self-Talk (Coping Strategy) | Speaking kindly and positively about oneself can relieve stress, improve mood and productivity, and counter negative self-talk. |
| Avoiding Excess Caffeine (Coping Strategy) | Too much caffeine may increase feelings of anxiety. |
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