Grade 11 Healthy Active Living Education Additional Supports ...

Teacher Resource (Overheads)
Stage 3 Ð Adaptation
If the source of stress doesnÕt go away or is
only slightly lessened, the body changes are
retained. The level of stress begins to be
viewed as ÒnormalÓ.
Physical Symptoms: heartburn, tense
muscles, nervous sweat, headaches, stomach
aches, diarrhea, skin problems, heart
palpitations, frequent illness (weakened
immune system), menstrual difficulties
Emotions: anxiety, irritability, crying,
preoccupied, sleep disturbance
Behavioural Signs: overeating, lack of
appetite, increased use of caffeine or
smoking, difficulty falling asleep, increase
in anxiety-reducing habits (e.g. biting nails),
stuttering, increased use of prescribed drugs
(tranquillizers).
Grade 11 Healthy Active Living Education (PPL30), Module #2 Positive Mental Health and Stress
Page 48