leaving the family nest to embark upon you university career can be challenging!

1. DEALING WITH ANXIETY OF
LEAVING HOME
James King

2. ANXIETY – WHAT IS IT?
 Anxiety is a the term for the state of being
worried, terrified, fearful and or apprehensive.]
 Often caused by external (uncontrollable) factors
 Normally feelings manifest themselves when
dealing with something challenging

3. HOW DOES IS MANIFEST IT’S SELF
 Subjective symptoms
 Typaclly characterised as “psychological
symptoms”
 Breathlessness
 Worrying
 Intrusive thought processes

4. HOW DOES IS MANIFEST IT’S SELF
CONT’D
 Somatic Symptoms
 Typically characterised as psychical effects
 Dry mouth
 Nausea
 Vertigo
 RLS (Restless Leg Syndrome)
 Sleeping patterns disturbed

5. PARENTS AND STUDENTS ALIKE
 Anyone can be affected
 Common for parents and students leaving home
to be effected
 Increased thoughts and concerns of the unknown
lead to anxiety in both cases

6. COPING MECHANISMS
 Progressive Muscle Relaxation
 Recognised in 1920’s by Physician, Edmund
Jackobson
 Concentrates on 16 muscle groups
 Alleviates tension

7. COGNITIVE BEHAVIOURAL
PROGRAMMING
By identifying the negative thought process it is easier
to break the chain of negative events

8. SUPPORT AND GUIDANCE
 A student leaving home can be a daunting
prospect for family members and the individual,
but help is at hand.
 Contact institution, such as university or college
“student services” department
 James king, writer and author of this article is a
student welfare advisor and specialises within
London Student Accommodation.