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Health 101: Stress
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| College Stresses | •Transition from childhood to adulthood •Time •Money •Change •Uncertain Future |
| Good and Bad Stress? | All in how you view a situation |
| Physical Changes | Fight or Flight Response |
| Fight or Flight Response | Breathing Increase Heart Rate Increase Blood Pressure Increase Perspiration Increase |
| Stress Increases...? | •Risk Factor for Cardio-Vascular Disease •Immune suppressor •Mental and emotional dysfunction (Post traumatic stress syndrome) |
| Stages of Stress | •Alarm •Resistance •Exhaustion |
| Problem with Stress | Stress is a survival Mechanism |
| External Causes of Stress | •Change •Hassles (petty issues) •Performance (Grades) •Inconsistent goals and behaviors •Burnout or overload |
| Internal Causes | •Low self esteem •Type A (perfectionist) |
| Take Care of Yourself | Exercise •Relax •Nutrition •Sleep •Fun •Support groups |