Understanding Stress and Coping Strategies

What is stress?

• A feeling you get when you have a lot going on, an important decision, an unexpected change, or a big event.

• A feeling you get only when something dangerous or terrifying happens.

• A feeling that only affects your body.

• A feeling that only affects your mind.

Is all stress bad?

• Yes, stress is always bad for you.

• No, a little stress can be helpful to motivate you or make you alert.

• Only dangerous situations cause bad stress.

• Stress is only bad if it lasts for too long.

Which of the following are physical symptoms of stress?

• Sadness and anger

• Headaches, pounding heartbeat, sweating, tense muscles

• Forgetfulness and disorganization

• Procrastination and avoiding friends

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• Yes

• No

How can stress affect your mind and feelings?

• It can make you feel more energetic and focused.

• It can make you feel happy and calm.

• It can make you forgetful, disorganized, anxious, sad, angry, or helpless.

• It can make you want to take on more tasks.

What is one helpful way to cope with stress?

• Avoid talking to anyone about your problems.

• Take on as many activities as possible to stay busy.

• Focus on the things you can control.

• Stop eating healthy foods.