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Definition of stress
Importance or significance attached to a thing
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Long term effects of stress
• Heart Problems
• Susceptibility to Infection
• Skin Problems
• Pain (Back, shoulder and neck)
• Diabetes
• Infertility
• Depression
• Obesity
• Sleep Problems
Causes of stress
• Situations and pressures that cause stress are known as stressors
• Stressors are usually negative factors that cause stress
• However, things that are high demand that you're needing to do or demands that
a job or activity be rushed such as big events, can also cause stress
• Stressors are also how we perceive them to be, and it varies from person to person
• What might cause stress for somebody might not cause stress for another person
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Things that can cause stress:
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• Major changes in your life
• Work
• School
• Financial problems
• Relationship problems
• Death of a close friend or family member
Stress prevention:
• Breathe Deeply
• Drink Pure Water
• Eat Nutritious Meals
• Sleep Deeply
• Balance Work and Play
• Move and be Active
• Practice Prayer and Meditation
• Be Kind to Yourself and Others
• Discover and work toward your life purpose
BIBLIOGRAPHY:
•http://helpguide.org/mental/stress_signs.htm
(retrieved on October 16,2011)
•http://www.gentle-stress-relief.com/stress-
prevention.html (retrieved on October 16, 2011)
