1. Anything Disrupts Equilibrium
Failure Respond Appropriately
Functions
Autonomic Nervous System Emotional
Return to Normal Relaxation Response Stress
Physical
Physiological Relaxation Threats
Actual
Heart Rate
Imagined
Blood Pressure
Increased Brain
Adrenaline
Hormone Release Physiological Arousal Signalling Pathways Communication Immune System
Cortisol
Essential For Homeostasis
Slows Down Digestion
Stress Survival Mentality
Vital Organs Decreased Blood Flow
Fall Back Familiar
Creativity Shift
Stop Exploring New Possibilities
Aggressive
New Idea Under Stress Away From Future Thinking
Fight New Ideas Uncertainty Feeling
Stress Chemicals Flood
Feeling Away
Body Chemistry Cortisol
Adrenaline