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 Managing Stress __Questions:__ 1)__What do you believe stress is and how does it affect young people?__ Stress is different for everyone. I believe stress is getting so worried about something that you cant concentrate on anything else until you sort it out. Sometimes it can result in you getting angry and snapping at people for no reason. It can affect young people in many ways, one of the most common causes being schoolwork and exams.

__Questions:__ 1)__What was the most omportant thing you learnt about stress?__ One of the most important things I've learn't about stress is that is that as stresses in our life build up, we become less and less able to deal with any of them effectively. This means that it's important we make sure to deal with stress as soon as we know about it so that it doesn't get to much to handle//.// 2)__What will you next time you feel alot of stress?__ Next time I feel alot of stress I need to make sure I talk to someone, preferably an adult I trust. This could be a parent, brother or sister, teacher, friend's parent, or other family member. 3)__What is a situation that causes you stress and what are the signs that it stresses you?__ A situation that causes me stress is if I have something big to go to the next day and worry that I will forget something important or vital. I know I'm stressing about it when no matter how hard I try I can't stop worrying about it and it stops me from getting to sleep. 4)__What strategies do you think woud work you relieve a stressful situation for you?__ Something to help e relieve a stressful situation would be to read or listen to my iPod to take my mind off it. 5)__Make a list of the adults that you trust and could talk to about anything that my stress you.__ Some people I could talk to about stress are: -Mum -Dad -Teacher -Friends

 __ Stuff I've learn't __ Here's a few facts I've learn't about stress: - 90% of us see stress as an unavoidable part of life. - Short term effects of stress can be tense muscles and rapid heartbeat. - Long term effects can be high blood pressure, weak immune system and depression. - Vitamin C helps relieve stress. - 90% of Americans are stressed.  Stuff I Found Out __1)what should you you do if the stress is to much for you to handle in a healthy way?__ if you fell you simply cannot handle the stress in your life, consider outside help. you may be able to talk to guidance counselor at school, or you may want to consult a qualified counselor or other practitioner who can help you handle your problems and learn effective stress reduction techniques.It is often beneficial to talk to someone who can offer objective response whether a trusted friend or professional counselor. 2)__why do you think people experience different levels of stress in the same situations?__ Your parents, teachers, coach, and friends put stress on you when they expect you to do, or when they want you to be different than the way you are. There are ways to deal with this stress that comes from their expectations. Remember, different people react differently to the same events. 3)__What are some of the ways we can help each other when they are feeling stressed out?__ Pursue a new hobby or sport. Take time to do what you enjoy. Get rid of whats causing the stress. Declutter your work space. Avoid hassles and identify the things that stress you out and eliminate them or prepare yourself to cope with them. 4)__what advice would you give another person about the best to handle stressful situations?__ Face up to whats causing the stress until it isn't stressful anymore. Change your attitude toward whats causing the stress. Don't be afraid to cry, crying can relive anxiety and let out bottled-up emotions which will relive feelings of stress.