P H Y S I C A L A N D H E A LT H

E D U C AT I O N - 1
LET’S BE HEALTH
AWARE
TOP 10 STESSFUL
LIFE EVENTS
According to the widely validated Holmes and Rahe Stress
Scale, these are the top ten stressfullife events for adults
that can contribute to illness:

1. Death of a spouse
2. Divorce
3. Marriage separation
4. Imprisonment
5. Death of a close family member
6. Injury or illness
7. Marriage
8. Job loss
9. Marriage reconciliation
10. Retirement
STRESS AND YOUR
H E A LT H
W H AT I S S T R E S S ?
 STRESS
Stress can be defined as any
type of change that causes
physical, emotional, or
psychologicalstrain. Stress is
your body's response to anything
that requires attention or action.
W H AT I S A M Y G D A L A
HIJACK?
AMYGDALA HYJACK
The amygdala is the part of
the brain responsible for this
reaction. When a person feels
stressedor afraid, the
amygdala releases stress
hormones that preparethe
body to fight the threat or
flee from the danger.
Commonemotions that trigger
this response include fear,
anger, anxiety, and
aggression.
C O N S I D E R AT I O N O F
STESS
Considerations
Not all types of stress are harmful or
even negative. Some of the different
types of stress thatyou might
experience include:
ACUTE STRESS

This is short-term stress

that goes away quickly. This
can either be positive or
more distressing. This is the
type of stress we most often
encounter in day-to-day
life.
ACUTE STRESS
SYMPTOMS OF ACUTE STRESS
MAY INCLUDE:
1. Emotional issues like irritability,
anger, or sadness
2. Muscular issues like tightness,
tension headaches, or jaw pain
3. Gastrointestinal problems like
heartburn, irritable bowel
syndrome, constipation, or diarrhea
ACUTE STRESS

SYMPTOMS OF ACUTE STRESS

MAY INCLUDE:
4. Rapid heartbeat
5. Sweaty palms
6. Dizziness
7. Shortness of breath
 CHRONIC STRESS
Chronic stress. This is stress
that lasts for a longer period of
time. Or it may seems never-
ending and inescapable, like
the stress of a bad marriage,
money problems, and trouble
atwork. ; chronic stress can
also stem from traumatic
experiences and childhood
trauma
EPISODIC ACUTE STRESS

occurs when someone gets

frequent bouts of acute stress.
People withthis kind of stress
will oftentimes take on more
responsibilities and projects
than they canhandle. They may
seem like they’re constantly in
a rush, always running late,
and aredisorganized.
EUSTRESS: THE GOOD STRESS

this stress is fun and exciting.

It's known as a positive type
ofstress that can keep you
energized. It's associated with
surges of adrenaline, such as
when
you are skiing or racing to
meet a deadline.
I M PA C T O F S T R E S S
The connection between your mind and body
is apparent when you examine the impact
stress has on your life. Feeling stressed out
over a relationship, money, or your living
situation can create physical healthissues. The
inverse is also true. Health problems, whether
you're dealing with high blood pressureor you
have diabetes, will also affect your stress
level and your mental health. When your
brainexperiences high degrees of stress, your
body reacts accordingly
FA C T O R S T H AT
INFLUENCE YOU
STRESS TOLERANCE
LEVEL INCLUDE:
• Your support network. A strong
network of supportive friends and
family members is anenormous buffer
against stress. When you have people
you can count on, life’s pressures
don’tseem as overwhelming. On the
flip side, the lonelier and more
isolated you are, the greater yourrisk
of succumbing to stress.
• Your sense of control. If you have
confidence in yourself and your
ability to influence events and
persevere through challenges, it’s
easier to take stress in stride. On the
other hand, if you believe that you
have little control over your life—that
you’re at the mercy of your
environment and circumstances—
stress is more likely to knock you off
• Your attitude and outlook. The way
you look at life and its inevitable
challenges makes a huge difference in
your ability to handle stress. If you’re
generally hopeful and optimistic,
you’ll be less vulnerable. Stress-hardy
people tend to embrace challenges,
have a stronger sense ofhumor,
believe in a higher purpose, and
accept change as an inevitable part of
life
• Your ability to deal with your
emotions. If you don’t know how to
calm and soothe yourself when you’re
feeling sad, angry, or troubled, you’re
more likely to become stressed and
agitated. Having the ability to identify
and deal appropriately with your
emotions can increase your tolerance
to stress and help you bounce back
from adversity.
• Your knowledge and preparation. The
more you know about a stressful
situation, including howlong it will
last and what to expect, the easier it is
to cope. For example, if you go into
surger ywith a realistic picture of what
to expect post-op, a painful recovery
will be less stressful than if you were
expecting to bounce back immediately.
STRESS MANAGEMENT
Stress is not a distinct medical diagnosis
and there is no single, specific treatment
for it. Treatment for stress focuses on
changing the situation, developingstress
coping skills, implementing relaxation
techniques, and treatingsymptoms or
conditions that may have been caused by
chronic stress.
Some interventions that may be helpful
include therapy, medication, and
complementary and alternative medicine
(CAM).
• PSYCHOTERAPHY
• MEDICATION
• COMPLEMENTARY AND
ALTERNATIVE MEDECINE
• COPING
IMPROVING YOUR ABILITY TO
HANDLE STRESS
• GET MOVING
• CONNECT TO OTHERS
• ENGAGE YOUR SENSES
• LEARN TO RELAX
• EAT A HEALTHY DIET
• GET YOUR REST
ACTIVITY 2
Directions: Answer the following question
accordingly.
1. List 3 different stressful situations that
caused you concern, anxiety, or distress and
justify how you handled each situation.
ACTIVITY 3
The images that is illustrated are examples of
symbols that represent the three basic
reasons why the bodyneeds a variety of
foods:
Directions:
1. Choose the correct answer and write in the
provided line. 2. Next, justify your answer.
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I HOPE YOU LEARNED
SOMETHING NEW!