Stress is a fact of life, wherever you are and whatever you are doing. You cannot avoid stress, but you can learn to manage it so it doesn’t manage you. students , aspirants, job seekers, are more stressful due to uncertain future. Being one of the most important years of our life class 10th and 12th brings us inevitable time of exam pressure and stress. If you view a situation negatively, you will likely feel distressed, overwhelmed, oppressed or out of control. Distress is the more familiar form of stress.The other form of stress results from a “positive” view of an event or situation,which is why it is also called “good stress”.
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) notes some of the more common stressors for students:
Increased academic demands:
- Being on your own in a new environment
- Changes in family relations
- Financial responsibilities
- Changes in your social life
- Exposure to new people, ideas and temptations
- Awareness of your sexual identity and orientation
Symptoms of Distress:
- Headaches
- Fatigue
- Gastrointestinal problems
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Heart problems, such as palpitations
- Inability to focus/ lack of concentration
- Sleep disturbances, whether it’s sleeping too much or an inability to sleep
- Sweating palms/ shaking hands
Behavioral changes are also expressions of stress. They can include:
- Irritability
- Disruptive eating patterns (overeating or under eating)
- Harsh treatment of others
- Increased smoking or alcohol consumption
- Isolation
- Compulsive shopping
Managing Stress:
- Believe in yourself
- Set priorities
- Manage your time
- Study smart
- Go for group study
- Healthy diet
- Workout
Stress can have consequences far beyond temporary feelings of pressure. While you can’t avoid stress, you can learn to manage it and develop skills to cope with the events or situations you find stressful.