Physical symptoms of stress include headaches, dry mouth, shortness of breath, fatigue, teeth grinding, insomnia, restlessness, colds, tight shoulders and neck, and digestive issues. Mental symptoms are forgetfulness, confusion, poor concentration, low productivity, boredom, and a negative attitude. Emotionally, stress can cause anxiety, irritability, mood swings, bad temper, worrying, and crying spells. Behaviorally, stress may lead to changes in eating, sleeping, weight, and increased substance use or nail biting. Common stressors include home, school, relationships, neighborhood, friends, academics, and major life changes. Managing stress involves social support, identifying problems, considering solutions, relaxing activities, time management,

1. By Shruti Rana

2. EU-STRESS
DISTRESS

3. (From N A S Database, ‘Stress Management for the Health of It’)
 Physical
headaches __ accident-prone,leaving your moth dry, shortness of breath, fatigue , teeth
grinding insomnia __ restlessness ,illness
colds __neck and shoulders tighten up/ache
digestive upsets __ pounding heart
Mental
forgetfulness __ confusion
dull senses __ lethargy
poor concentration no new ideas
low productivity __ boredom
negative attitude

4.  Emotional
anxiety ,irritability
moods swings , nervous laugh
bad temper ,worrying
crying spells ,easily discouraged
Behavior
Eating too much or too little, sleeping too much or too little,weight change
increased alcohol, drug, tobacco use ,nail biting
 Social
resentment __ nagging
loneliness __ fewer contacts with friends, neglecting important things in
life such as work,school,and even personal appearance

5. Common stressors
home
Future plan
neighbourh
ood
friends
school
ACADEMIC
Major life changes

6. Stress management
 Talk to your friends, family members(social support)
 Identify your problem
 List down the solutions
 Select one solution and evaluate it
 Listen to music

7.  Knowledge and preparation
 Time management and work division
 Watch a movie, play games, take a walk
 Good sleep(talk for 5 mins)
 Ask for a help(counselors)
 Meditation and relaxation

8. Motivation
 Give your best
 Listen to your parents and teachers
 Believe in your dreams
 Life is a gift of god
 Remove your fears

9.  Respect your parents and teachers
 Be confident
 Learn from your failure
 You have lot of opportunities