Stress

Stress is

• Physical, mental, or emotional strain or tension

• Only physical strain or tension

• Only emotional strain or tension

• Only mental strain or tension

Stress can be caused by which of the following? (choose all that apply)

• Arguments with friends or family

• Difficulty or too much school work

• A poor diet

• Not enough sleep

• Illness

Symptoms of stress are (choose all that apply)

• Feeling nervous, anxious, or scared

• Feeling depressing

• Sick to your stomach

• Feeling happy or proud

Feeling confident is a feeling of stress?

• True

• False

More symptoms of stress include

• Headaches

• Difficulty breathing

• High blood pressure

• Bad breathe

Feeling relieved is a feeling of stress

• True

• False

All stress is bad.

• True

• False

Physical activity like sports is usually good stress.

• True

• False

How can you reduce stress?

• Eating lots of sugar and unhealthy food.

• Keeping your feelings to yourself and denying help.

• Staying up all night.

• Deep breathing.

Other ways to help reduce stress include (choose all that apply)

• Talk with friends or family about your stress.

• A healthy diet, exercise, and getting plenty of sleep.

• Skipping school or not doing homework.

• Think about a happy event or something you look forward to.