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Stress
Stress
is a part of daily life for most people. Even children are affected
by stressors.
While a part of life, stress does not have to interfere with daily living.
.
Physical Signs of Stress
*Tightened
muscles
*Rise in blood pressure
*Sleeplessness
*Clammy hands
*Perspiration
*Fatigue
*Headaches
*Teeth-grinding, jaw-clenching
*Change in appetite
*Dizziness
*Faintness
*Frequent urination
*Pounding heart
Emotional Signs of Stress
*Nervousness
*Anxiety
*Agitation
*Irritability
*Depression
*Feelings of worthlessness
*Inability to slow down
*Lack of interest in food, sex, or life
*Inability to concentrate
*Restlessness
*Nightmares
*Drug and alcohol abuse
*Inability to make decisions
Check out the resources below:
Discovery
Health - Stress
American
Institute of Stress
Personal
and Social Well-Being (MSU Extension Publications)
9/11, abuse and neglect, fire, flood, school shooting, death and violence
are events
that adults contend with in their lives. We sometimes forget that, as
much as we try
to shield them, children face these same issues and are often ill-equipped
to handle
traumatic events. The links below can provide you with helpful information
and links
about coping with with trauma in your life. They can also provide ideas
for helping the
child in your life cope with these issues. The information contained within
this site is not
intended to take the place of counseling, nor aid in a crisis or emergency.
Talking
with Kids
Child Welfare
League of America
Prevent
Child Abuse America
National
Coalition Against Domestic Violence
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