STRESS

SIGNS OF PHYSICAL STRESS

• Headache, fatigue, unable to sleep, upset stomach
• Muscle tension or pain, worsening of skin condition, heart beats faster
• Breathing get faster, body sweats, and more frequent illnesses

SIGNS OF EMOTIONAL STRESS

• Restlessness, lack of focus or emotion, anxiety, panic attacks,
• Irritability, anger, sadness, depression, memory impairment
• Feeling constantly pressure, and hassled or hurried

SIGNS OF BEHAVIORAL STRESS

• Over eating, under eating, outbursts of emotion, alcohol, tobacco
• Other drug use, withdrawal from others, more disagreements with others

MANAGING STRESS

• Limit the amount of activities you do
• Sleep well
• Relax sometimes
• Regularly workout
• Eat nutritious food in healthy amounts

MANAGING STRESS

• Stay calm
• Focus on things
• Rehearse things
• Reach out to a friend

MANAGING STRESS

• Watch what you're thinking
• Make your expectations realistic
• Know you're stressed
• Accept that you will make mistakes
• Talk to family

BEING PREPARED FOR STRESS

• Maintain healthy habits
• Participate in relaxing activities
• Set boundaries
• Prioritize your time

BEING PREPARED FOR STRESS

• Have a support system
• Get professional help
• Listen to you thoughts and feelings
• Listen to your physical reactions

BEING PREPARED FOR STRESS

• Think positively
• Practice solving problems
• Be comfortable asking for help
• Solve problems as they occur
• Practice making decisions