The document discusses stress, its causes and symptoms. It notes that while some stress can aid study and memory, excess stress can lead to issues like anxiety, worry, and fear of failure. Common sources of stress for students include work overload, exams, difficulties with housemates, dissatisfaction with courses, and poor relationships with teachers. Symptoms of stress include tension headaches, anxiety, mood swings, depression, and poor concentration. The document provides tips for managing stress when exams are approaching, such as relaxing activities, taking care of one's health, talking things out, and controlling one's study environment and schedule. It emphasizes getting enough sleep, watching one's diet, keeping active, experimenting with relaxation techniques, and remembering to
3. Stress is essential for effective study and memory But EXCESS STRESS Anxiety, Worry, Fear of Failure
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6. Stress causes anxiety Anxiety attacks are characterized by a sudden onset of terror, which results in an increased heart rate, a tightening of the chest, and a feeling of losing control. OCD -Obsessive-compulsive disorder. OCD is illustrated by obsessive thoughts and rituals which are used to control the anxiety that accompanies such thoughts. PSTD -Post-traumatic stress disorder is another example of anxiety disorder. People who suffer from PTSD often startle easily, are irritable and become emotionally numb.
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9. REMOVE STRESS 1 – SCHEDULE YOUR STUDY IN ADVANCE. 2 - QUALITY NOT QUANTITY. 3 – DON’T SKIMP ON YOUR SLEEP . 4 – WATCH YOUR DIET 5 – KEEP MOVING 6 – EXPERIMENT WITH RELAXATION 7 – DON’T FORGET TO BREATHE! 8 – REMEMBER HELP IS AVAILABLE
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