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Stress events/threats trigger physiological response The body is prepared to fight or flight
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Stress Response/ When the stress event triggers our autonomic nervous system/Stress events/threats -> Trigger physiological response -> The body is prepared to fight or flight/Physiological responses include:- Pounding heart/Shortness of breath- Tightened muscles- Pupil enlarges- Dry mouth - Sweating- Digestion/immune system slows down/Emotional and behaviour responses include: When you are scared, you may procrastinate, void, or even escape. When you are angry, you may yell, scold, or even attack others./These physical, emotional and behaviour automatic responses are a warning sign that we need to stop and relax. When the stress accumulate and the body is not relaxed for a long time, various problems will occur. Body: shoulder and neck pain, dizziness, stomach pain, diarrhea, constipation/Emotion: low mood, loss of motivation, or become impulsive Behaviour: If we do not face the problem, the problem will not be solved, or it will deteriorate. Try to relax when you are under stress/●Gradually increase your sensitivity to the body so as to increase your awareness when you are under stress./ ●Stop and breathe to reduce automatic behavioural responses/●Calm down and clear your mind to make a wise response/Relaxation exercises: muscle relaxation, abdominal breathing, body scanning exercises
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