Jacqueline's Story Marcia's Story Stress Resources

What is stress? Stress is the body and mind's reaction to normal and abnormal pressures of everyday living. 75% of population have stress every two weeks 44% of students are stressed because of grades 32% stressed because of college 29% stressed because of fitting in socially

STRESSORS: school (exams, grades) death guys relationships physical appearance (weight, height, and facial features) pressures (financial, etc.) family (parents, blended families) divorce pregnancy work health problems sexual adjustments (sexuality)

Signs (PHYSICAL/EMOTIONAL): fatigue (tired all the time) aches and pains crying spells depression sleep disturbance ulcer cramps and diarrhea high pressure moody abnormal heart beat violence (increased anger) Ways to Cope: meditation (ex. take a breath) praying writing in journal talk about it with someone peer support enjoy your self rest (take a nap or a good night's sleep) exercise take control of the situation yoga

Marcia's Story Jacqueline's Story Stress Resources Researched and Written by Jacqueline Sharpe and Marcia Pitkin

 

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