SENIORS AND STRESS

There are many things that cause stress. Especially when it comes to seniors.

Some of the things that cause stress for seniors in high school are Sat and Act test, graduation, relationships, grades, working a job, bills, etc.

But, there are ways that you can deal with stress. For example, say you're stressing over the fact that you have a D in science. What you should do? You should talk to the teacher and see what you could do to get your grade up

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What stresses you out? Does homework stress you out? What about finals? Kids?

Now that you've answered some questions on what stresses you out, I want you to forget about stress. Just eliminate it form your life for the rest of this PowerPoint. Maybe for the rest of your life. How would you feel about that?

Like I said before, there are many ways to relieve stress. Here are some examples

WAYS TO RELIEVE STRESS

• Go for a walk
• Read a book
• Call a friend
• Take a long bath
• Watch a comedy
• Get a massage
• Workout
• Listen to music
• Write in your journal etc.

Being stressed out leads to anger, frustration, irritation, etc. that my friends, is not a good thing. It is a very unhealthy thing for people.

What's the point of yelling at someone just because your stressed out?

Now that you've released stress from your life, let's look at the psychological reasons why people are stressed.

Stress is a physical response to events that make you feel threatened or upset your balance in some way. The stress response is the body’s way of protecting you. When working properly, it helps you stay focused, energetic, and alert. In emergency situations, stress can save your life—giving you extra strength to defend yourself.

The stress response also helps you rise to meet challenges. Stress is what keeps you on your toes during a presentation at work, sharpens your concentration when you’re attempting the game-winning free throw, or drives you to study for an exam when you'd rather be watching tv.

But beyond a certain point, stress stops being helpful and starts causing major damage to your health, your mood, your productivity, your relationships, and your quality of life.

When you perceive a threat, your nervous system responds by releasing a flood of stress hormones, including adrenaline and cortisol. These hormones rouse the body for emergency action.

Your heart begins the beat faster, muscles tighten, blood pressure rises, breath quickens, and your senses become sharper.

COGNITIVE SYMPTOMS

• Memory problems
• Inability to concentrate
• Poor judgement
• Seeing only the negative
• Anxious or racing thoughts
• Constant worrying

EMOTIONAL SYMPTOMS

• Moodiness
• Irritability or short temper
• Agitation, inability to relax
• Feeling overwhelmed
• Sense of loneliness, isolation
• Depression or general unhappiness

PHYSICAL SYMPTOMS

• Aches and pains
• Diarrhea or constipation
• Nausea or dizziness
• Loss of sex drive
• Frequent colds

BEHAVIORAL SYMPTOMS

• Eating more or less
• Sleeping too much or too little
• Isolating yourself from others
• Procrastinating
• Nervous habits ( biting nails, pacing, etc.)

Remember my list of things to do when you're stressed out? Actually try those out and see if they work. If they do end up working, then keep doing them.

Then, you are on your way to a stress free life.

Thank you!!