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Stress Busters
Facts:
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25 million Americans have high blood
pressure, a million more develop it each year.
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230 million prescriptions are filled
for tranquilizers each year.
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Nearly half of all marriages end in
divorce.
Take the stress
test
Possible Effects of Unhealthy Stress
| Effect |
Reaction |
Consequence |
| Sleeping disorder |
Loose concentration |
Loose job |
| Headaches |
Fight unnecessarily |
Divorce |
| Lack of self-esteem |
Overeating |
Heart attack |
| Feeling hopeless |
Substance Abuse |
Suicide |
Other Effects: inefficiency, anger, depression, chaos,
anxiety, panic attacks
Other Reactions: nervous habits, nail biting, banging
head, thumb sucking, whining, silence, withdrawal
Other Consequences: nervous breakdown, illness,
injuries, psychotic behavior
Some Examples of Stress Busters
- Exercise
- Relaxation techniques
- Warm bubble bath
- Music
- Baking
- Fireplaces
- Fish tanks/fountains
- Air fresheners
- Vacations
- Nature walks
Possible Effects of Healthy Stress
| Effect |
Reaction |
Consequence |
| Exhilaration |
Focused energy |
Project completed |
| Creativity |
Brainstorming |
New Ideas presented |
| Motivation |
Increased effort |
High performance |
Other Effects: Good self esteem, more self awareness,
Other Consequences: problems
solved, self actualization, being present in the present |
