Managing Anxiety Life as a student can have its own particular stresses e.g. homesickness, problems relating to work and deadlines, exams, problems with money, housing or relationships can cause anxiety. Symptoms include "butterflies" in the tummy, trembling, palpitations or difficulty sleeping (insomnia). While feeling anxious is unpleasant, it can be a warning that there is something wrong in our lives. To get rid of anxiety we may have to deal with the underlying problem. Below is a simple technique which some people use to help them solve problems: * Write the problem down focusing on the facts not your feelings * List possible ways that you could tackle the problem * Decide what action it would be best to take * Take action Remember, it can really help to talk through a problem with someone who can give you support. If you feel unable to deal with the problem, or unable to talk things through with friends or family, you may like to consider contacting one of the student support services on campus who are there to help. Help is available through the University Medical Centre, the University Nursing Service, the University Counselling Service, the Student Learning Advisory Service and Niteline. Additionally there are many national helplines and resources with people ready and willing to offer support - so you are not alone !!! Dealing with our own thoughts and feelings Some people worry even when there is no reason to. This is because the way we think affects how we feel. If we always see the bad side of things (negative thinking) this makes us more likely to worry and feel anxious. If you are a "born worrier" you can overcome this by learning to replace negative thoughts with positive or realistic ones. This takes practice but with time you will begin to feel less anxious and more in control of your life. Read more: nicefun.net/managing-anxiety-by-rosh-vt8524.html#ixzz2aKitTMjQ
Posted on: Sun, 28 Jul 2013 10:04:48 +0000
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