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Sunday, July 8, 2012
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Common symptoms of stress Headaches: Certain types of headaches can be related to stress. If you’re experiencing more headaches, especially tension headaches, stress could be the culprit. More Frequent Colds or Flu: There’s an inverse relationship between stress and immunity, so if you’re under too much stress, you may be getting sick more often. Sleep Problems: There are many ways that stress affects sleep. Too much stress can rob you of sleep and make the sleep you get less restorative. General Anxiety: Anxiety does serve an important function for survival, but if you’re feeling anxious much of the time, it could be because you have too many stressors in your life, or it may indicate a medical condition like generalized anxiety disorder. If you experience an increase in anxiety, you may want to to talk to your doctor. ‘Fuzzy Thinking’: Your body’s stress response pumps your body with hormones that make it possible for you to fight or flee quickly. When triggered in excess, this stress response can actually cause you to think less quickly. |
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Causes of Stress Academic Performance Worrying about your academic performance can cause you to experience stress symptoms such as anxiety, insomnia or changes in your appetite and overall mood. According to Morehouse State University, many students have poor study habits and cram last minute studying in the night before exams. You may also experience test anxiety whether or not you feel you're well prepared for the exam. Other factors such as an active social life or involvement in student activities may interfere with your academic performance. Relationships It can be difficult to make new friendships when you're balancing many things on your plate. Likewise, it can be challenging to find the time for existing relationships. You may experience stress from peer pressure or feel stressed by issues with your boyfriend or girlfriend. According to the University of California at Berkeley's University Health Center, having adequate social support can actually be a way of managing stress. Finding the right balance is one of the challenges of student life. Poor Nutrition According to Morehouse University, many students suffer from poor nutritional habits exacerbated by convenience food, fast food and microwavable snacks. You may have never needed to cook for yourself prior to college and you may not have the time or desire to learn. You may choose the foods that are quick and easy, but this may have a negative impact on your physical and mental wellbeing. In addition, while it's no shock that drug and alcohol use escalates during college years, this can interfere dramatically with other areas of your life if it's not kept under control. |
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