Psy- 352 Health Psychology by https://padlet.com/celesteroda/Its_normal_to_be_not Stress Activity en-us 2020-10-25 17:19:04 UTC 2026-03-19 19:18:47 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f3a2.png I am NORMAL celesteroda https://padlet.com/celesteroda/Its_normal_to_be_not/wish/859639126 General Stress is NORMAL, Its general not because its the only form on stress a person has, but because  me,  a normal person can have the same stress triggers as many other people just like me. I have several stressors that contribute to my daily stress. Being in the Military is a huge one, being a female in the military is another but being a female minority in the military is the largest contributor. Nor to mention I am also a Fiancée, A dog mom, a daughter, a student and a mentor. I know there are probably many more generic stressors that contribute to my stress, something simple as putting gas in the car before it hits "E" can even cause some stress. ]]> 2020-10-25 17:45:42 UTC https://padlet.com/celesteroda/Its_normal_to_be_not/wish/859639126 My Stress Rollercoaster celesteroda https://padlet.com/celesteroda/Its_normal_to_be_not/wish/859639519 I like many adults go through a roller coaster of stress levels, this also changes as i get older. I find that different things stress me as I age, but even more importantly, the little things stress me less and less. I have found that a minor inconvenience, like getting gas for my car stressed me out twice as much 3 years ago in comparison to today. When I was younger, I would procrastinate to the last minute, often making me late and gave me a rushed feeling. Fast forward to my thirties, I tend to just get easy things out of the way as soon as it pops up. So now, whenever i have a little free time on drives to or from work, I put gas in my car, sometimes without the gas light even coming on, It saves me time in the long run, and that little stress from being rushed gets minimized.]]> 2020-10-25 17:46:04 UTC https://padlet.com/celesteroda/Its_normal_to_be_not/wish/859639519 Stress Management celesteroda https://padlet.com/celesteroda/Its_normal_to_be_not/wish/859640178 For me, I handle stress well, at least I think so. I have found that the best way for me to manage my stress is to eliminate it. Honestly, there is no magic word, drink, exercise routing to ctrl-alt-delete stress from your lives, but there are preventative measures you can take to reduce or minimize any future stress. I just realized this taking a health psychology course, when I read what  Proactive  coping was, I immediately knew that's how I dealt with my stress typically using problem-focused methods to reduce or get rid of potential stressors. According to Sarafino and Smith, people often feel stress when they see they don’t have enough time to do the tasks of the day. They need to organize their worlds to make things happen efficiently. I have become more organized reducing the stress I have from feeling rushed. Being rushed gives me great anxiety, I cant be late, I cant be late! Organization helps me not feel that way.

Sarafino, E. P., & Smith, T. W. (2017). Health Psychology Biopsychosocial Interactions (9th ed.). John Wiley & Sons Inc. ISBN epub 9781119299462. Retrieved from http://www.gcumedia.com/digital-resources/wiley-and-sons/2016/health-psychology_biopsychosocial-interactions_9e.php

]]> 2020-10-25 17:46:38 UTC https://padlet.com/celesteroda/Its_normal_to_be_not/wish/859640178 Stress can cause... celesteroda https://padlet.com/celesteroda/Its_normal_to_be_not/wish/859640870 Stress in short term can cause Headaches, Heartburn,  Insomnia, rapid breathing, weakened immune system, increased chance of heart attack, high blood pressure, high blood sugar, fertility issues, erectile dysfunction,  and low sex drive (Gibbs,2017).
Some Long term effects caused by stress is often caused by prolong health issues that go un noticed. Some long term effects are, Chronic depression, heart disease, digestive and skin problems .

Gibbs, A. Ph.D. (2017) The Effects of Stress on the Body. Retrieved from:https://www.healthline.com/health/stress/effects-on-body#1

]]> 2020-10-25 17:47:14 UTC https://padlet.com/celesteroda/Its_normal_to_be_not/wish/859640870 De Stress for the Dress celesteroda https://padlet.com/celesteroda/Its_normal_to_be_not/wish/859641257 One way I love to deal with my stress is in the gym. Not only is physical fitness a requirement for my line of work but it makes me feel and look better. I work out to maintain my deployable status , as well as fitting into my uniforms and clothes. Who doesn't want to look but more importantly FEEL amazing? Gym time reduces stress and gives your body some mileage back for longevity.  This can also lead to positive effects in your body—including your cardiovascular, digestive and immune systems—by helping protect your body from harmful effects of stress (Hall-Flavin, 2020).

Hall-Flavin, D.,K. M.D.(2020)The Mayo Clinic.  Exercise and stress: Get moving to manage stress. Retrieved from: https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/exercise-and-stress/art-20044469#:~:text=Exercise%20increases%20your%20overall%20health,%2Dgood%20neurotransmitters%2C%20called%20endorphins.

]]> 2020-10-25 17:47:31 UTC https://padlet.com/celesteroda/Its_normal_to_be_not/wish/859641257 Family Support celesteroda https://padlet.com/celesteroda/Its_normal_to_be_not/wish/859641655 I have been blessed to have a wonderful family that is there for me in times of need. My wonderful mother is the best role model I could have asked for. A hardworking strong, independent woman. She has shown me that there is no limitation a woman, a Hispanic woman has. She has seen lows and highs in her life, from loss of her father at an early age, to becoming a grandparent. She has truly exemplified what it means to be strong. Knowing her you would not know that she has experiences heartache and stress beyond belief. A very masculine father who loves me unconditionally. He has set a high standard for any man wanting to be apart of my life. My father has taught me how to be independent, how to be treated by men in my life. He is my rock and I love he and my mother for making such a resilient hard working woman. Lastly, my newest rock, my loving man in my life. He is who I go to when I cant handle stress, he lets me vent and speak to him about topics he doesn't even understand(military life). He is always there for me and willing to fight any battle with me as a partner. No matter the situation he always says we will get through it together. Having such dependable people in my life has made my stress ease. With the support of my loved ones, stressors of life seem to fade away.  ]]> 2020-10-25 17:47:54 UTC https://padlet.com/celesteroda/Its_normal_to_be_not/wish/859641655 Moderate Stress celesteroda https://padlet.com/celesteroda/Its_normal_to_be_not/wish/859649857 Test you stress Quiz 1.
 With a score of 21 of 40 possible stress points I was deemed to have moderate stress. I would say that is pretty reasonable given my current career choice and position in life. Normally, deployment status and ship life have me on high alert 24-7 with the possibility of that at any time I can go out to sea for months. Being onshore duty assignment, that feeling is at ease, for at least 3 years.

https://www.bemindfulonline.com/test-your-stress]]> 2020-10-25 17:55:11 UTC https://padlet.com/celesteroda/Its_normal_to_be_not/wish/859649857 Little or No Indication of High Stress celesteroda https://padlet.com/celesteroda/Its_normal_to_be_not/wish/859652840 Stress Level Test (Self-Assessment) Quiz 2.

Your answers suggest that there is Little or No indication that you have symptoms common among people with high stress.
This is great news. We vary in our stress levels, daily, sometimes even hourly. I am currently not under that mush stress, well not enough o cause concern. I have recently went in for my annual check up, and have no health concerns, having low stress is a great contributor for my health.
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]]> 2020-10-25 17:57:56 UTC https://padlet.com/celesteroda/Its_normal_to_be_not/wish/859652840 Military Stess celesteroda https://padlet.com/celesteroda/Its_normal_to_be_not/wish/859673489 My job gives me stress. I know we all deal with work related stressors. Personalities, job requirements and standards needing to meet timelines, It can all be so stressful. As part of the 1% of the U.S. population in the military, I have my own set of unique stressors, deployments, and lack of support from loved ones can be hard when you are so far from land. It can really take a toll on your mental health. Overall, both military men and women were nearly twice as likely to report feeling high levels of stress in their military work (39%) than in their family life (22%). For both men and women, nearly 4 out of 10 perceived a great deal or a fairly large amount of work-related stress (Bray, Camlin, Fairbank, Dunteman and Wheeless, 2001).

Bray, R. M., Camlin, C. S., Fairbank, J. A., Dunteman, G. H., & Wheeless, S. C. (2001). The Effects of Stress on Job Functioning of Military Men and Women. Armed forces and society, 27(3), 397–417. https://doi.org/10.1177/0095327X0102700304]]> 2020-10-25 18:15:08 UTC https://padlet.com/celesteroda/Its_normal_to_be_not/wish/859673489 celesteroda https://padlet.com/celesteroda/Its_normal_to_be_not/wish/859676577 American Heart Association (2016). Managing Stress to Control High Blood Pressure. Retrieved from:https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/high-blood-pressure/changes-you-can-make-to-manage-high-blood-pressure/managing-stress-to-control-high-blood-pressure.

Bray, R. M., Camlin, C. S., Fairbank, J. A., Dunteman, G. H., & Wheeless, S. C. (2001). The Effects of Stress on Job Functioning of Military Men and Women. Armed forces and society, 27(3), 397–417. https://doi.org/10.1177/0095327X0102700304

Gibbs, A. Ph.D. (2017) The Effects of Stress on the Body. Retrieved from:https://www.healthline.com/health/stress/effects-on-body#1


Hall-Flavin, D.,K. M.D.(2020)The Mayo Clinic.  Exercise and stress: Get moving to manage stress. Retrieved from: https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/exercise-and-stress/art-20044469#:~:text=Exercise%20increases%20your%20overall%20health,%2Dgood%20neurotransmitters%2C%20called%20endorphins.

Sarafino, E. P., & Smith, T. W. (2017). Health Psychology Biopsychosocial Interactions (9th ed.). John Wiley & Sons Inc. ISBN epub 9781119299462. Retrieved from http://www.gcumedia.com/digital-resources/wiley-and-sons/2016/health-psychology_biopsychosocial-interactions_9e.php

Stress (2015) Stress. Retrieved from:https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/11874-stress
]]> 2020-10-25 18:17:41 UTC https://padlet.com/celesteroda/Its_normal_to_be_not/wish/859676577 Negativity is a NO NO celesteroda https://padlet.com/celesteroda/Its_normal_to_be_not/wish/859691495 Stress becomes negative without relief or relaxation between stressors. Take time to unwind, de-stress or it can lead to some very serious health concerns.

]]> 2020-10-25 18:30:39 UTC https://padlet.com/celesteroda/Its_normal_to_be_not/wish/859691495 Blood Pressure and Stress celesteroda https://padlet.com/celesteroda/Its_normal_to_be_not/wish/859782372 Having a healthy, normal level of blood pressure is very important to me. I constantly monitor my BP because high blood pressure runs in my family. Stress is a huge factor to consider when high BP is diagnosed. Having low stress puts me at ease and help with my BP. Constriction of blood vessels and increase in heart rate does raise blood pressure, but only temporarily — when the stress reaction goes away, blood pressure returns to its pre-stress level. This is called situational stress, and its effects are generally short-lived and disappear when the stressful event is over (American Heart Association,2016).]]> 2020-10-25 19:51:50 UTC https://padlet.com/celesteroda/Its_normal_to_be_not/wish/859782372 celesteroda https://padlet.com/celesteroda/Its_normal_to_be_not/wish/859787898 2020-10-25 19:56:50 UTC https://padlet.com/celesteroda/Its_normal_to_be_not/wish/859787898 B-e Aggressive celesteroda https://padlet.com/celesteroda/Its_normal_to_be_not/wish/859792909 My entire naval career, I have been deemed the aggressive one. I am vocal, and i stand up for what is right, by the rules and codes the Navy has bestowed in us. Little did i know that being aggressive is a stress reliever. Well, being assertive. Assertiveness involves expressing one’s opinions and preferences directly, but with out insult or intimidation directed toward the other person (Sarafino & Smith,2017). In other words, keeping emotions in and not speaking about them builds stress. It is best to speaking about issues you disagree with in a calm and collected manner, to not intimidate or cause stress to the other party. I never knew speaking my mind in situations I felt passionately about was reducing my stress.]]> 2020-10-25 20:01:53 UTC https://padlet.com/celesteroda/Its_normal_to_be_not/wish/859792909 Who knew? celesteroda https://padlet.com/celesteroda/Its_normal_to_be_not/wish/859809374 2020-10-25 20:18:01 UTC https://padlet.com/celesteroda/Its_normal_to_be_not/wish/859809374 Mentally draining celesteroda https://padlet.com/celesteroda/Its_normal_to_be_not/wish/859816012 Stress can be mentally draining. Some serious health concerns that are caused by stress are Chronic depression and anxiety disorders. These do not just grow over night. If stress goes un resolved or pent up, it can cause someone like me, who is prone to depression and anxiety to become overwhelmed and even fall to chronic depression or severe anxiety. Get ahead of stress before it gets health concerning.]]> 2020-10-25 20:23:19 UTC https://padlet.com/celesteroda/Its_normal_to_be_not/wish/859816012 celesteroda https://padlet.com/celesteroda/Its_normal_to_be_not/wish/859820773
  • Frequent headaches, jaw clenching or pain
  • Gritting, grinding teeth
  • Stuttering or stammering Tremors
  • Trembling of lips, hands
  • Neck ache
  •  back pain
  • muscle spasms
  • Light headedness
  • faintness
  • dizziness
  • Ringing, buzzing or “popping sounds
  • Frequent blushing, sweating
  • Cold or sweaty hands, feet
  • Dry mouth, problems swallowing
  • Frequent colds, infections, herpes sores
  • Rashes, itching, hives, “goose bumps”
  • Unexplained or frequent “allergy” attacks
  • Heartburn, stomach pain, nausea
  • Excess belching, flatulence
  • Constipation, diarrhea, loss of control
  • Difficulty breathing, frequent sighing
  • Sudden attacks of life threatening panic
  • Chest pain, palpitations, rapid pulse
  • Frequent urination
  • Diminished sexual desire or performance
  • Excess anxiety, worry, guilt, nervousness
  • Increased anger, frustration, hostility
  • Depression, frequent or wild mood swings
  • Increased or decreased appetite
  • Insomnia, nightmares, disturbing dreams
  • Difficulty concentrating, racing thoughts
  • Trouble learning new information
  • Forgetfulness, disorganization, confusion
  • Difficulty in making decisions
  • Feeling overloaded or overwhelmed
  • Frequent crying spells or suicidal thoughts
  • Feelings of loneliness or worthlessness
  • Little interest in appearance, punctuality
  • Nervous habits, fidgeting, feet tapping
  • Increased frustration, irritability, edginess
  • Overreaction to petty annoyances
  • Increased number of minor accidents
  • Obsessive or compulsive behavior
  • Reduced work efficiency or productivity
  • Lies or excuses to cover up poor work
  • Rapid or mumbled speech
  • Excessive defensiveness or suspiciousness
  • Problems in communication, sharing
  • Social withdrawal and isolation
  • Constant tiredness, weakness, fatigue
  • Frequent use of over-the-counter drugs
  • Weight gain or loss without diet
  • Increased smoking, alcohol or drug use
  • Excessive gambling or impulse buying.
    • The American Institute of Stress. (2020) Stress Effects. How Is Stress Affecting You? Retrieved from: https://www.stress.org/stress-effects
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