STRESS PERSPECTIVE DIAGRAM
FOUNDATIONAL FACTORS, EFFECTORS
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STRESS PROCESS
Event Interpretation handling -- net stress - Stress -- more stress
(aka stressor, trigger) mechanical effects
shape of brain
fitting
alarm level, sensitivity
Chemicals - Stress hormones: Cortisol, norepinephrine
Stages: I - Alarm, II - Resistance (fight the threat) III. Exhaustion, acute malfunctioning
Types:
Passive stress --> Distress
Active stress --> Invigorating
Devastating, so why not deal with it
Zero tolerance, how long let go, cure problems not just symptoms (effects of the problem).
AFFECTORS
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FOUNDATIONAL EFFECTORS
Perception x perceived x no of x length of = Total distress
of loss magnitude times time
severity
Total distressor effect minus reducers = Net stress = inverse of happiness
Perception of actually incurring a loss
Threat believed to be valid
Believing "need" approval, not get it
Gap
Expectations and standards unrealistically high and not reachable
The mentality of "more", "not enough"
Magnitude (severity), perceived
Perceived seriousness
Sizing - If we properly size it compared to other things and see how small it
actually is
Misestimating consequences
Misestimating ability to cope or how situation will just pass
Feeling of being "off", mind/body trying to restore homeostasis
Frequency (no. of times)
Total time spent in stress
Time actually in it
Time anticipating (imagining)
chemicals
increase - calming and regulating chemicals: tryptophan, serotonin, melatonin,
reduce - Cortisol (very damaging) impairs functionality further causing more stress)
feeling of uncertainty, doubt
energy used to decide over and over
lack of confidence in self coming through
misperceived threats (reduce cause), incorrect beliefs
feeling discontent day w travel & not getting key things done
