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What is stress? Stress is your body’s response to anything that causes imbalance to the system.
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Session 1:Your Body On Stress
Welcome!
This session…… we will learn about the stress response, how it impacts our health, and identify personal stress triggers.
What is stress?
Stress is your body’s response to anything that causes
imbalance to the system.
• Worry• Negati
vity
•Illness• Poor nutrition• Inadequate
sleep
• Disagreements
• Loss• Financial
• Clutter• Pollution• Noise
Environment Social
Thoughts
Physiological
Stress through thoughts
Power of Perception“Among
occupationally active 44- to 58-year-old men and
women, perceived stress
symptoms in midlife correlated with
disability 28 years later.”
Your stress response
What are you feeling? Mentally Emotionally Physically
Where are other situations that you feel this way?
A Chemical Reaction
Why do we respond this way?
How do you feel now?
Good in the short term…
Helps us to adapt!
Cell growth is initiated by acute stress
Enhances our memory and attention
What about “good” stress?
When does stress become harmful?
Chronic stress cycle Stress
or
Reaction to Stress
Wear and Tear on Body
Reduced Optimum
Health
Increased Sensitivity to Stress
Long-term Consequences
Heart disease Metabolism & Digestion Increased risk of Diabetes Memory & Cognition Suppressed immune system Chronic pain Depression & Anxiety
Memory & Cognitive Function
Chronic Pain
Digestion & Metabolism
Immune system
Successful Aging Research
What can I do about it?
Summary
Stress is your body’s response to imbalance
Chronic stress is associated with chronic conditions of all types
We are the only mammals that induce stress through thoughts, memories, emotions, or anticipated stress
Perception of being stressed and sense of control are keys to interrupting the chronic stress cycle
Next session…… we will explore how our stress impacts others and what we can do about it.