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‘Everything seems to be stressing
me out’
"It's just all too much .. I don't feel I can cope any more trying to juggle all these different things together! I have my uni work to do . my lectures .
I need to work so I can afford to be here . but at the same time I want a social life and to do extra curricular things. Other people seem to manage, why can't I?
What's wrong with me? I just want someone to help me organise everything so I can fit it all in without it all crashing down on me."
From a scientific view stress is generally thought to be a discrepancy between the amount of resources a person feels they have at their disposal, and
the demands on that person's resources. Aside from a dictionary point of view, most people can tell when they're stressed - typically there's too much to do and not
enough time to do it. It can be caused by work problems, money worries, ill health, relationship difficulties, and many other factors and it generally leaves people
feeling worried and anxious.
Among students, the common causes are intense workloads, not understanding the work set or not knowing where to get help, lack of confidence in your own ability and
not taking enough time out to relax (seriously!). Some stress can be good; it can push you to get things done. However, for some people stress may seem overwhelming -
it may feel impossible to do anything and may seriously affect the way you live your life.
It is important to recognize that you are stressed and to find out why this is happening. Then you can deal with the things that are making you stressed one by one.
Making a list can be a good place to start - You don't have to just list the academic things you need to do but you can also list the social things you want to
do too. This means you are also making time for yourself to relax and have fun.
Pace yourself to meet deadlines and manage your time to fit things in, but don't be too hard on yourself if you can't get everything done. There will be days
when you don't get anything done. The important thing is to not to let this get you down, try and do everything that really needs to be done but also to make time for
yourself.
Don't attempt unachievable goals - Trying to write a thesis in one day isn't really a good idea but sending off a couple of C.V.s may be easy. By setting more
achievable goals you will feel better when you get things done.
Tell someone how you're feeling - talking to someone can be a good de-stresser. By sharing the problem it can help you understand the situation more and
find ways of coping with it.
Aside from trying to get things done, take some time out for yourself. Here are some tips on how to de-stress:
Exercise regularly and eat healthily
Get enough rest and sleep - preferably at night !
Go easy on alcohol/drugs
Talk to someone about how you are feeling- don't be afraid to ask for
help
Have fun to distract from stress
Using relaxation techniques - having a bath for example
Go to the GP if it's not getting better
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