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Stress and Anxiety!
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What is stress?
• Physical, mental, or emotional strain or tension
• a specific response by the body to a stimulus, as fear or pain, that disturbs or interferes with the normal physiological equilibrium of an organism
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What causes you stress?
• Tests• Assignments• Busy schedule• Family issues
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What effect does stress have on you?
• May become irritable• May have physical
symptoms (headache, perspiration, fatigue, upset tummy, etc.)
• Difficulty concentrating
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How can you manage stress?
• Prepare yourself to cope with stress that can’t be avoided.
• Manage your time by using a calendar, schedule, or timeline for completing tasks.
• Prioritize tasks; do first things first.• Break larger tasks into smaller ones so they
are more manageable.
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Minimizing stress
The best way to keep stress at a minimum is to be prepared! Come to class prepared, use your time wisely,
don’t let due dates sneak up on you, and be sure to study when you need to.
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What is anxiety?
• a state of uneasiness or tension caused by apprehension
• May be defined as an unreasonable fear
• May escalate to the point of debilitation
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Symptoms of anxiety
• Feeling of dread• Heart palpitations• Sweating/perspiration• Racing thoughts• Feelings of nausea
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How do I deal with feelings of anxiety?
• Identify triggers for these feelings
• Prepare for upcoming tests and assignments by taking notes, studying, and managing time wisely
• Speak with teachers or trusted adult about your concerns