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3. COPING with STRESS
in Middle and Late
Adolesence
Prepared by:
WILFREDO C. FREDELUCES, JR.
SHS Teacher I

5. LEARNING OBJECTIVE
 Discuss that understanding stress and its
sources during adolescence may help in
identifying ways to cope and have a
healthful life
 Identify sources of one’s stress and
illustrate the effect of stress on one’s
system

6. DEFINITION OF TERMS
1.Stress
2.Stressor
a) Eustress
b) Distress

7. Stress is a biological and psychological
response experienced on encountering a
threat that we feel we do not have the
resources to deal with.
A stressor is the stimulus (or threat) that
causes stress,
e.g. exams, divorce, death of
loved one, moving house,
loss of job.

8.  What Is Stress?
 Stress is the body's reaction
to harmful situations --
whether they’re real or
perceived. When you feel
threatened, a chemical
reaction occurs in your body
that allows you to act in a
way to prevent injury. This
reaction is known as "fight-
or-flight,” or the stress
response.

9. The fight-or-flight
response (also
called hyperarousal, or
the acute stress response)
is a physiological reaction
that occurs in response to a
perceived harmful event,
attack, or threat to survival

10. The adrenal medulla produces a
hormonal cascade that results in
the secretion of catecholamines,
especially norepinephrine and
epinephrine.
The hormones estrogen,
testosterone, and cortisol, as well
as the neurotransmitters dopamine
and serotonin, also affect how
organisms react to stress.

11. hypothalamus in the brain is in
charge of the stress response. When
a stress response is triggered, it
sends signals to two other
structures: the pituitary gland, and
the adrenal medulla.
The pituitary gland is
a small pea-sized gland
that plays a major role in
regulating vital body
functions and general
wellbeing. It is referred
to as the body's
'master gland' because it
controls the activity of
most other hormone-
secreting glands.

12. The adrenal medulla, the inner
part of an adrenal gland,
controls hormones that initiate
the flight or fight response. The
main hormones secreted by
the adrenal medulla include
epinephrine (adrenaline) and
norepinephrine (noradrenaline),
which have similar functions.

13. Types Of Stressors (Eustress Vs. Distress)
•Dr. Lazarus (building on Dr. Selye's work)
suggested that there is a difference
between:
• Eustress, which is a term for positive
stress, and
•Distress, which refers to negative stress.

14. Eustress
Eustress, or positive stress, has the
following characteristics:
•Motivates, focuses energy.
•Is perceived as within our coping
abilities.
•Feels exciting.
•Improves performance.
•Is short-term.

15. Examples of positive personal stressors
include:
•Receiving a promotion or
raise at work.
•Starting a new job.
•Marriage.
•Buying a home.
•Having a child.
•Moving.
•Taking a vacation.
•Holiday seasons.
•Retiring.
•Taking educational
classes or learning a new
hobby.

16. Examples of negative personal stressors
include:
• The death of a spouse.
• Filing for divorce.
• Losing contact with loved ones.
• The death of a family member.
• Hospitalization (oneself or a
family member).
• Injury or illness (oneself or a
family member).
• Being abused or neglected.
• Separation from a spouse or
committed relationship partner.
• Conflict in interpersonal
relationships.
• Bankruptcy/Money Problems.
• Unemployment.
• Sleep problems.
• Children's problems at school.
• Legal problems.

17. 3 STAGES OF STRESS
1. ALARM The sympathetic nervous system
is stimulated and biological changes occur
to make you poised to take action. This
reaction is part of our innate tendency
towards a "fight or flight" response, which
results in a burst of adrenaline through
our system.

18. Manifestation:
1. Increased heart rate
2. Sweating
3. Nervous fidgeting
4. Feeling tense
5. Anxious
6. Worried
7. Scared
as your body reacts to the cause of your
stress

19. 2. RESISTANCE
The second stage of the stress response is when our
bodies attempt to return to a normal balance,
counteracting the "alarm" response in the first
stage. (Equilibrium)
Generally, when you enter into this stage you'll begin
to feel calmer.
The parasympathetic nervous system begins to bring
down the heart rate, your body's physiological
functions return to normal, and you can better focus
on attending to the source of the stress.

20. Manifestation:
1. Fatigue
2. Sleep disturbances
3. Irritability
4. Poor concentration
5. Chronic anxiety
6. Other issues can develop
because the body is essentially still on
alert without the alarm bells ringing

21. 3. EXHAUSTION
The final stress stage is exhaustion, which
results from your body trying to combat stress
for an extended period. Typically, in this stage
you find yourself feeling run down and with far
less energy than normal. You may fall ill easier
as your immune system can also weaken due to
stress.

22. This stage is a signal that your stress is
severe. Long-term psychological changes
can occur as well, causing you to become
Manifestation:
1. Depressed
2. Possibly sleep deprived
3. Chronically anxious

23. Studies have shown life events such
as;
1. financial troubles
2. Job loss
3. Medical issues, and
4. Breakdowns in relationships may
lead to chronic or long-term
stress.

24. Chronic stress may increase
chances of;
1. Diabetes
2. Heart disease
3. Ulcers
4. Viral infections
5. Depression.

25. WHAT TO DO?
The first step to controlling stress is to
know the symptoms of stress. But
recognizing stress symptoms may be harder
than you think. Most of us are so used to
being stressed, we often don't know we are
stressed until we are at the breaking point.

26. Help Is Available for Stress
Stress is a part of life. What matters most is how you
handle it. The best thing you can do to prevent stress
overload and the health consequences that come with it
is to know your stress symptoms.
If you or a loved one is feeling overwhelmed by stress,
talk to your doctor. Many symptoms of stress can also be
signs of other health problems. Your doctor can evaluate
your symptoms and rule out other conditions. If stress is
to blame, your doctor can recommend a therapist or
counselor to help you better handle your stress.

27. What Are the Symptoms of Stress?
Stress can affect all aspects of your life,
including your emotions, behaviors, thinking
ability, and physical health. No part of the
body is immune.

28. Emotional symptoms of stress
include:
 Becoming easily agitated, frustrated, and
moody
 Feeling overwhelmed, like you are losing
control or need to take control
 Having difficulty relaxing and quieting your
mind
 Feeling bad about yourself (low self-
esteem), lonely, worthless, and depressed
 Avoiding others

29. Physical symptoms of stress
include:
Low energy
Headaches
Upset stomach,
including diarrhea, constipation,
and nausea
Aches, pains, and tense muscles
Chest pain and rapid heartbeat

30. CONTINUE….. Physical symptoms of
stress include:
Insomnia
Frequent colds and infections
Loss of sexual desire and/or ability
Nervousness and shaking, ringing in the ear, cold or
sweaty hands and feet
Dry mouth and difficulty swallowing
Clenched jaw and grinding teeth

31. Cognitive symptoms of stress
include:
Constant worrying
Racing thoughts
Forgetfulness and disorganization
Inability to focus
Poor judgment
Being pessimistic or seeing only the
negative side

32. Behavioral symptoms of stress
include:
Changes in appetite -- either not eating or
eating too much
Procrastinating and avoiding responsibilities -
impaired task performance
Increased use of alcohol, drugs, or cigarettes
Exhibiting more nervous behaviors, such
as nail biting, fidgeting, and pacing

33. What Are the Consequences of Long-Term
Stress?
 A little stress every now and then is not
something to be concerned about. Ongoing,
chronic stress, however, can cause or
exacerbate many serious health problems,
including:
 Mental health problems, such
as depression, anxiety, and personality
disorders

34. What Are the Consequences of Long-
Term Stress?
Cardiovascular disease,
including heart disease, high blood
pressure,
abnormal heart rhythms, heart
attacks, and stroke
Obesity and other eating disorders

35. CONTINUE……….. Consequences of
Long-Term Stress?
 Menstrual problems
 Sexual dysfunction, such as impotence and premature ejaculation in men and
loss of sexual desire in both men and women
 Skin and hair problems, such as acne, psoriasis, and eczema, and
permanent hair loss
 Gastrointestinal problems, such as GERD, gastritis, ulcerative colitis, and
irritable colon

36. PHYSICAL SIGNS
You might be overly stressed without even
knowing it. Maybe you have certain physical
symptoms and blame it on an illness or other
condition. But the truth is, stress itself can
cause problems in your organs, tissues, and
just about every system in your body.

37. Pain or tension in your head,
chest, stomach, or muscles. Your
muscles tend to tense up when
you’re stressed, and over time this
can cause headaches, migraines,
or musculoskeletal problems.

38. Digestive problems. These can
include diarrhea and constipation,
or nausea and vomiting. Stress can
affect how quickly food moves
through your system and the way
your intestines absorb nutrients.

39. Reproductive issues. Stress can cause
changes to your sex drive, problems with
irregular or painful periods in women,
or impotence and problems
with sperm production in men. Whether
you’re a man or a woman, you might also
feel reduced sexual desire when you’re
under too much stress.

40. Changes to your heart rate and blood
pressure. When you’re overwhelmed with
stress, your body goes into “fight-or-
flight” mode, which triggers your adrenal
glands to release the
hormones cortisol and adrenaline. These
can make your heart beat faster and your
blood pressure rise.

41. STRESSORS

42.  School Demands and
Expectations
- quizzes and tests, home
work and projects, oral
recitation, quarterly exams
and final exams and low
grades most especially,
epitomize the kind of
stressors adolescents have
when it comes to studying.

51. OFW

52. COMMON
REASONS WHY
YOU ARE
“BAGSAK”
IN SCHOOL

62. SHORT ATTENTION SPAN

63. SELF DOUBT

64. LACK OF UNDERSTANDING OF THE TOPIC

65. REMINDERS

66. REMINDERS

67. REMINDERS

68. REMINDERS

69. PSALM 18:9
In my distress I called to the Lord;
I cried to my God for help.
From his temple he heard my voice;
my cry came before him, into his ears.

71. 5 ITEMS QUESTIONS
QUIZ

72. 1. What is stress?
A.Stress is a feeling that happens
when we react to life events
B.A game of chances
C.A popular series on Netflix
D.Something to celebrate

73. 2. What happens when we experience stress?
A. Our health improves overall
B. We begin dancing uncontrollably
C. Our brains tell our bodies to make
chemicals that speed up heart rate,
breathing and blood pressure.
D. We become more patient

74. 3. Negative stress, is stress that prevents
you from doing what you need to do, or
stress that causes you discomfort.
A.Stress
B.positive stress
C.Stressor
D.Distress

75. 4. Stress that can help you reach
your goals.
A.Stress
B.Eustress
C.Distress
D.Stressor

76. 5. Anything that causes stress is:
A.Closure
B.Relaxation Response
C.Stressor
D.Traumatic Event

77. Answer key:
1. A
2. C
3. D
4. B
5. C

78.  Next session:
Personal ways of coping with stress
for healthful living

79. THE END