DANCE 3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Palpitations, Time Management, Cardiovascular Disease
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Dance 3 - lecture 5 - stress (cont. ) First opportunity in which a person"s belief systems, past experience, and personality determine if a specific situation will be successful. Second opportunity where the person determines whether the response will be positive or negative. Excessive prolonged stress can have a harmful effect on mental, physical, and spiritual health. Can spur motivation and awareness, providing stimulation to cope with challenging situations. Not necessarily less stressful than negative stress. No single level of stress that is optimal for all people. Sweaty palms, headaches, fatigue, indigestion, decrease/increase in appetite, fainting, dizziness, loss of sexual drive, palpitations. Lack of concentration, memory lapses, confusion, difficulty in making decisions, panic attacks, disorientation. Appetite changes, eating disorders, increased intake of drugs, restlessness, fidgeting, nail biting, hypochondria. Recognize the source of the negative stress. Not an admission of weakness or inability to cope. Come up with a plan to overcome it. Fine line between positive and negative stress.
