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Introduction
Stress is inherent in our lives from the day we are born to the
day we die. Nowhere is stress more important than in the life of
college students. As stress in an integral part of our lives,
there is no way of escaping it. In essence, then, complete
freedom
from stress is death. The important paradox, however, is that
stress plays a "key" role in our daily lives,
influencing, if not governing, happiness, productivity and
health.
Eustress
Distress feelings of being unable to cope with a stressor. In short, students' coping skills prove to be inadequate in me ___________________________________________ Sources Of Stress
For College Students College students are likely to experience stress in many ways. These potential sources of stress are referred
____________________________________________ Recognizing Your Stress Signals After identifying potential stressor areas in your life, the next step is to listen to your body. Why? Perhaps one of the most important steps in managing stress is to recognize its presence before it can do you harm. When a car engine overheats or the oil or gas are low, an indicator light comes on signaling a malfunction. In the case of human beings, however, when they feel the early signals of stress, the majority are usually unaware of what is happening to them. Although these signals may vary somewhat from individual to individual, the following represent frequently experienced stress signals:
In addition to these signals, prolonged exposure to stress can result in feelings of anxiety and depression. These may be evidenced as restlessness, boredom, edginess and the inability to concentrate. If these and others signals or symptoms persist, you should seek the services of a qualified care-giver (e.g., a school counselor). For a more detailed listing and categorization of stressors, See The Basics of Stress. ______________________________________________ College students can select from a variety of strategies as to which technique or combination of techniques will work the best for managing their stress. In many cases, it involves trying various approaches and techniques until one or a combinations of ones work the best. What follows are some such techniques students can choose from. For more information on stress management strategies, See The Basics of Stress.
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Stress is experienced by college students at different educational levels, but colleges can help reduce its destructive forms. There are explanations of why students perform badly under stress, such as ED284514 1985-00-00 [http://www.ed.gov/databases/ERIC_Digests/ed284514.html]
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