See the Signs - Understanding Stress

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Across
  1. 7. The practice of trying to achieve a mentally and emotionally clear and stable state. This is commonly done in a distraction free space and utilizes mindfulness and breathing techniques. This is a great way to deal with stress.
  2. 10. A joyous, content, and overall positive state of mind.
  3. 12. The ability to overcome adversity or a source of significant stress.
  4. 13. A professional that treats mental conditions through verbal communication. It helps to talk to somebody when feeling stressed!
  5. 14. Your body’s main stress hormone.
  6. 16. Structured physical activity that’s benefits include improved wellbeing that reduces levels of stress.
  7. 18. A practice where one is fully engaged and present in the moment. This practice is used in meditation.
  8. 19. A mental condition characterized by persistent sadness, irritability, and/or feelings of worthlessness.
  9. 20. A feeling of emotional or physical tension.
Down
  1. 1. Emotional, physical and/or mental exhaustion caused by excessive stress over an extended period of time. Working too much for a long period of time is a common cause of this.
  2. 2. It is often referred to as the happy chemical. Your gut produces 95% of this chemical. A lack of this chemical can increase one’s risk for depression.
  3. 3. Limiting the intake of this substance can help manage and decrease stress.
  4. 4. Lack of exposure to this can increase stress levels, so get outside!
  5. 5. A form of exercise that has you perform various poses and breathing techniques. This form of exercise improves mobility, and it helps reduce stress.
  6. 6. Negative stress
  7. 8. A general belief that future outcomes will be positive, favorable, and desirable. Individuals that maintain this attitude have less stress.
  8. 9. Positive stress
  9. 11. When you don’t get enough of this at night, it can negatively impact your ability to deal with stress, among other negative effects.
  10. 15. In terms of stress, this is something that causes uncomfortable emotions or psychiatric symptoms.
  11. 17. A mental condition characterized by excessive apprehensiveness about real or perceived threats. People with this condition tend to display avoidance behaviors and physical symptoms such as increased heart rate and muscle tension.