perdev qquiz

• Stress can be defined as any type of change that causes physical, emotional or psychological strain
• stress is your body's response to anything that requires attention or action\
• Stress response is the collection of physiological changes that occur when you face a perceived threat-when you face situations where you feel the demands outweigh your resources to successfully cope, these situations are known as stressors
• Psychotherapy - cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR). CBT focuses on helping people identify and change negative thinking patterns, while MBSR utilizes meditation and mindfulness to help reduce stress levels
• Medication - may sometimes be prescribed to address some specific symptoms that are related to stress. Such medications may include sleep aids, antacids, antidepressants, and anti-anxiety medications
• Complementary and Alternative Medicine - acupuncture, aromatherapy, massage, yoga, and meditation
• Psychological signs such as difficulty concentrating, worrying, anxiety and trouble remembering
• emotional signs such as being angry, irritated, moody, or frustrated
• physical signs such as blood pressure, changes in weight, frequent colds or infections and changes in the menstrual cycle and libido
• behavioral signs such as poor self care, not having time for the things you enjoy, or relying on drugs and alcohol to cope
• Acute stress- is a very short term type of stress that can either be positive or more distressing. This is the type of stress we most often encounter in day-to-day life
• Chronic stress - is stress that seems never-ending and inescapable, like the stress of a bad marriage or an extremely taxing job; chronic stress can also stem from traumatic experiences and childhood trauma
• episodic acute stress - stress is acute stress that seems to run rampant and be a way of life, creating a life of ongoing distress
• eustress - is fun and exciting. it's known as a positive type of stress that can keep you energized