1.Death of a loved one
2. Physical/Emotional abuses
3. Disciplinary Detention
4. Dorm Reassignment
5. Parole/ Release

Exercise, eating healthy, reading, humor, self-care, engaging in spirituality...

1.Stay connected with people who keep you calm, make you happy and provide emotional support.
2. Relaxation techniques
3.Accept that you can’t control everything. Find ways to let go of worry about situations you cannot change
4. Say NO! ( to additional responsibilities when you are too busy or stressed.)

1. Disciplinary detention
2. Social isolation
3. Self harm
4.Develop anxiety disorders and become too reliant on people or objects. This leads to dysfunctional behavior patterns.

Stress affects both the brain and body. Little bit of stress is good for people to perform and protect themselves but too much stress can overwhelm them leading to fight, flight or freeze response. So learning how to cope with stress is important for our mental and physical wellbeing.

Coping is something we all do to implement specific skills and solve personal problems and minimize stress.

PTSD

a nervous disorder characterized by a state of excessive uneasiness and apprehension, typically with compulsive behavior or panic attacks.

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Aches and pains.
Chest pain or a feeling like your heart is racing.
Exhaustion or trouble sleeping.
Headaches, dizziness or shaking.
High blood pressure.
Muscle tension or jaw clenching.
Stomach or digestive problems.
Trouble having sex.
Weak immune system.

Adaptive coping styles are positive or healthy methods used to address an issue, Maladaptive coping refers to things we do that are reactive or even harmful to ourselves or the situation.

1. Security
2. Interactions with medical staff
3. Fear of other inmates.
4.Post-release
5. Employment troubles

Defense Mechanisms occur unconsciously and coping skills are typically purposeful.

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Anxiety or irritability.
Depression.
Panic attacks.
Sadness.

Stress that's left unchecked can contribute to many health problems, such as high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity and diabetes.

Mental Breakdown

tress can be defined as any type of change that causes physical, emotional or psychological strain. Stress is your body's response to anything that requires attention or action. Everyone experiences stress to some degree. The way you respond to stress, however, makes a big difference to your overall well-being.

1. Make a gratitude list
2. Lower your expectations of the situation
3. Write a list of strengths
4. Be flexible
5.Write a list of pros and cons for decisions.

Refers to the physiological reaction that occurs when in the presence of something mentally or physically terrifying. This response is triggered by the release of hormones that prepare your body to either stay and deal with a threat or to run away to safety.

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