1. Stress

2. What is stress?
body's physical and psychological
response to anything you perceive as
overwhelming
may be viewed as a result of life's
challenges
any situation or thought that makes you
feel frustrated, angry, or anxious

3. Some things that cause stress:
Fears
Uncertainty
Attitudes
Perception
Family
Relationships
Work
Personal illness
Finances
School

4. Brief History of Stress
Was first described in 1936, by the
Hungarian scientist Hans Selye
(1907-82)
Achieved by a powerful presence in
everyday life as a means of explaining
the impact on work, personal life and
emotional experience on health
It can happen to anyone of any age

5. Signs and Symptoms
Variety of emotional, behavioral,
and even physical symptoms
Symptoms of stress vary among
different individuals

6. Physical Symptoms
Sleep disturbances
Muscle tension
Headache
Gastrointestinal disturbances
Fatigue

7. Emotional/Behavioral
Symptoms
Nervousness
Anxiety
Loss of enthusiasm or energy
Mood change
Changes in eating habits
– including overeating
– under eating

8. Keep Stress Under Control:
Don’t over schedule
Be realistic
Get a good night's sleep
If something bothers you, talk about it or
write it on paper
Try to relax
Solve problems before they get to big

9. Statistics
(NOT at west)
More than 3 out of 5 doctor visits are for
stress related problems
23% of women professionals, and 19%
of their male peers, say they feel super-
stressed

10. Stat’s. FROM West Senior
Do you feel stressed?
-yes 66.7%
-sometimes 33.3%
-no 0%

11. West Senior Stat’s. con’t.
What do you feel is the main cause of
stress in high school students?
-school 93.3%
-family 73.3%
-boyfriend/girlfriend 53.3%
-work 60.0%
-finding a college 40.0%

12. West Senior Stat’s con’t.
How do you handle your stress?
• Right from the students
-listen to music
-punch something
-sleep
-writing it out
-keep it bottled in

13. West Senior Stat’s con’t.
Do you think that stress can effect your
health?
-yes 93.3%
-i don’t know 6.7%
-no 0%

14. Health Problems
problems sleeping
chest pain
elevated blood pressure
upset stomach
headaches

15. Help!
If you or someone you know are
stressed and it is effecting your daily
life, please get help before something
bigger happens.
Contact your doctor or a consoler

16. -Different levels of stress