Some early signs that you might be under too much stress

I found out these signs that one's might fall under too much stress :
~headaches
~sleeping badly
~loss of appetite
~being unusually bad tempered
~feeling tired all the time
~feeling sick

How to cope with exam stress??

I remembered the day before exam, I spent the whole night vomiting. I just remembered going into the exam, turning over the paper, and my mind just going blank. I just felt desperate. I wanted to be somewhere where I didn't have to worry about the exams- or anything else any more.

* Can I avoid getting stressed before an exam?
If your stress levels rise too high for too long, it can be harmful both to you and to your chances. Everybody's stress 'threshold' is different. A situation that is too much for one person to tolerate may be stimulating to another. Controlled at the right level, however, stress can work to your advantage, because it can help you to produce your peak performance.

* How do I minimise exam stress?
Exam bring out the best in some people, and the worst in others. Whatever the case, you may be saddled with doing them. Remind yourself that you can only do your best- and your best is all that you can do.
~Still, you may also plan a time table, being organized, learn some breathing techniques, physical activities, getting enough sleep, and also form a support group.

wh@t are the symptons of str3ss??

It is very important to learn how to recognize the symptoms of s-t-r-e-s-s. The most dangerous thing about stress is how easily it can creep up on you. You get used to it. It starts to feels familiar – even normal. You don’t notice how much it’s affecting you, even as it takes a heavy toll.

Do you have the symptoms as below?If have,please take good care of yourself and have a good rest on your body as well as your mind.


Cognitive Symptoms
~Memory problems
~Inability to concentrate
~Poor judgment
~Seeing only the negative
~Anxious or racing thoughts
~Constant worrying

Emotional Symptoms
~Moodiness
~Irritability or short temper
~Agitation, inability to relax
~Feeling overwhelmed
~Sense of loneliness and isolation
~Depression or general unhappiness

Physical Symptoms
~Aches and pains
~Diarrhea or constipation
~Nausea, dizziness
~Chest pain, rapid heartbeat
~Frequent colds

Behavioral Symptoms
~Eating more or less
~Sleeping too much or too little
~Isolating yourself from others
~Procrastinating or neglecting responsibilities
~Using alcohol, cigarettes, or drugs to relax
~Nervous habits (e.g. nail biting, pacing)


(adapted from http://www.helpguide.org)

How to Reduce Your Stress and be Excel in Campus?

As educational requirements get more toucher in higer levels of education, university students may experience academic and other stress. Here are some student stress relief tips that students can use to learn study skills, prepare for exams and minimize their school stress levels to make learning easier, happier and enjoyable.

Wish you good luck in your examination and have a blessing learning jouney!!


1. Get Enough Sleep

2. Study Smarter

3. Stay Calm

4. Manage Time Wisely

5. Get Organized

6. Create a Good Study Environment

7. Know Your Learning Style

8. Develop Optimism
9. Get Enough Sleep
10. Use Stress Management Techniques

11. Learn Assertive Communications Skills

12. Playing Games
13. Laughter
14. Take a Walk
15. Plant a Garden
16. Listen To Music
17. Eat a Balanced Diet
18. Learn Study Skills
19. Reduce Caffeine Intake
20. Drink green tea

wh@t are the factor cause str3ss??

There are numerous of potential factors causes stress among university students. In general, stress is related to both external and internal factors.

External factors include the physical environment, including our responsibility as a student, our relationships with others, our home, and all the situations, challenges, difficulties, and expectations we are confronted with on a daily basis.

Internal factors determine body's ability to respond to, and deal with, the external stress-inducing factors. Internal factors which influence our ability to handle stress include our nutritional status, overall health and fitness levels, emotional well-being, and the amount of sleep and rest you get.
However, anything that puts high demands on studies or forces us to adjust can be stressful.

Common external causes of stress :
_Financial problems
_Being too busy with assignments and activities
_Family’s problem
_Relationship difficulties
_Test anxiety
_Social stress

Common internal causes of stress :
_Inability to accept uncertainty
_Pessimism
_Negative self-talk
_Unrealistic expectations, perfectionism

wh@t is str3ss??

~In universities ,when we mentioned about assignments or presentations then the response coming out from lots of students will be S-T-R-E-S-S!!!

So,what is stress?

In fact,stress is a normal physical response from people towards excessive pressure or other demands placed upon them. The term "stress" was first used by the endocrinologist Hans Selye in the 1930s to identify physiological responses in laboratory animals. He later broadened and popularized the concept to include the perceptions and responses of humans trying to adapt to the challenges of everyday life. In Selye's terminology, "stress" refers to the reaction of the organism, and "stressor" to the perceived threat.

Universities life is full of rushing, datelines, frustrations, and demands. For many students, stress is so commonplace that it has already become a way of their lifestyle. Stress isn’t always bad. In small doses, it can help us to perform under pressure and motivate us to do our best. But,different individual may responds to stress in different ways as well as their environment. Because of the overabundance of stress in our universities lives, we usually think that stress as a negative experience, but from a biological point of view, stress can be a neutral, negative, or positive experience.
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Tips Mentol:
>>The Body’s Stress Response
When you perceive a threat, your nervous system responds by releasing a flood of stress hormones, including adrenaline and cortisol. These hormones rouse the body for emergency action.
Your heart pounds faster, muscles tighten, blood pressure rises, breath quickens, and your senses become sharper. These physical changes increase your strength and stamina, speed your reaction time, and enhance your focus – preparing you to either fight or flee from the danger at hand.

(Adapted from website: http://www.helpguide.org)

Some other effects of stress.

-Behaviorally-
*Grinding of teeth, losing control, fidgeting
*Yelling and crying excessively, mood swings
*Forgetfulness, hard to concentrate, poor eating habits
*Become dependent on smoking, drinking and drugs


-Physically-
*Elevated blood pressure, heart attack
*Migraine headache, twitching eyes
*Stomachache, Ulcers, decaying teeth, fatigue
*Loss or gain weight, declined Immune system