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Students guide to managing stress - Coggle Diagram
Students guide to managing stress
What is it?
Episodic Acute Stress: As its name suggests, episodic acute stress develops when a student experiences acute stress multiple times over an extended period. Common symptoms include migraines and tension headaches.
Chronic Acute Stress: Chronic acute stress happens when someone can't avoid a long-term stressful situation. For example, students struggling academically in a major course may develop chronic acute stress, which can lead to weight gain, sleep deprivation, and anxiety.
Acute Stress: The most common form of stress, acute stress is the result of day-to-day stressors, such as waking up late, running to class, or receiving a bad grade. Most acute stress fades quickly and has little mental or physical impact.
causes of stress
Living Among Strangers- Students new to campus life often feel isolated, especially if they're in an unfamiliar city or state. Some students are naturally shy and may find it difficult to make friends.
Cohabitating With Roommates- students may not be accustomed to sharing a room with someone else, especially if their roommate is someone they hardly know. This situation can compound the normal stress of college life.
Homesickness and New Levels of Independence- Out-of-state students may be living away from their homes for the first time in their lives, which can easily become a source of constant stress.
Social Obligations- Peer pressure and societal expectations can exacerbate stress, especially for first-year students.
Finances- Many students get stress because they have the weight of having to pay their tuition with a low paying job
Work Schedules- Many learners try to find a job that can accommodate the scheduling concerns associated with full-time education.
Symptoms of stress
Emotional Symptoms including Hostility, irritability, mood changes, and loneliness
Behavioral Symptoms: Binge or reduced eating, drug or alcohol misuse, decreased sex drive, erratic sleep habits
Physical Symptoms including sweating, vertigo, Muscle tension, and even Fatigue
Cognitive Symptoms: Memory loss, loss of concentration, negative outlook, dissociation, disconnection from your thoughts, feelings, and identity
Stress and Health
Sleep disorders
Substance misuse
Anxiety
Chronic muscle pain
Depression
How to manage stress
7 Key tips
Don't rely on stimulants
Set realistic expectations
Exercise on a regular basis
Avoid procrastination
Eat well
Identify a stress outlet
Get plenty of sleep