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Relationships
Managing Time
Finals and Mid-terms
Roommates
Finances
Family Needs
Lack of Resources
Difficulty Prioritizing
Illness
BU RESOURCES
Contact the Student Health Ambassadors to
request a STRESS BUDDY program for you
and your friends [email protected]
Stress can be a positive or
negative REACTION to something that happens in
your life. It is not completely preventable but it is
manageable. Most of our stress comes from things
that seem to be out of our control. It makes us
feel overwhelmed and unable to cope. It can
cause physical pain, emotional distress,
psychological imbalance. It is important for college
students to learn simple management techniques
and the ability to balance multiple roles and
priorities.
Breathe In Peace Breathe Out Stress
This Too Will Pass
I Believe In Me and Can Get Through This
Take the Stress Management 101 PDP class
next semester to get a handle on your stress
Attend one of the many wellness events
related to stress
Speak with a therapist at Behavioral Medicine
at 617-353-3569
Call Student Health Services and request a
massage appointment
Contact Us Today!
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Headaches
Cold or Flu
Anxiety
Irritability
Heartburn
Moodiness
Sweaty Palms
Impulsiveness
Short of Breath
Forgetfulness
Appetite Changes
Alcohol/Drug Misuse
Disorganization
Muscle Tension
Fatigue
Lack of Concentration
Heart Palpitations
Cold Sores
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Have you experienced the
cleansed feeling after a good
laugh? Laughter provides a
physical and emotional release. Laughter
reduces the level of stress hormones like
cortisol, epinephrine (adrenaline),
dopamine and growth hormone. It also
increases the level of health-enhancing
hormones like endorphins, and neurotransmitters. Best of all laughter connects
us to other people and social support is
one of the best ways to reduce stress.
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PROPER
PREPERATION
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PLANNING
PREVENTS
PISS
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PERFORMANCE
Mental Stress Reducers
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Learn to say NO! to requests for your time
Understand and accept that you cannot
control everything
Keep your self-criticisms in check
Plan out your time appropriately
Talk to someone about any problems you
may be having
Ask yourself if this current situation will
matter in five years– if not– stress less
 Turn on your favorite tunes
 Laugh a lot
 Follow the 7 P’s (see above)
Stress often makes college
students sick because it has a negative
impact on immune systems.
(Source: DrDrew.com)
The five biggest causes of college stress
are: peer pressure, competition, separation
from family, freedom, and choosing a
major/career. (Source: University of
Wisconsin-Platteville)
Between 75% and 90% of the visits made
by students to the school health center are
due to stress related issues. (Source;
American Institute of Stress)
College stress can cause fatigue, acid
reflux, hair loss, and a slew of other
problems. (Source: The Princeton Review)
Physical Stress Reducers
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Exercise provides an
outlet for negative
emotions, anger, and
irritability. Your body
produces and releases endorphins
which have been shown to be
pain-relieving and mood-elevating
chemicals.
Remove yourself from the stressful
situation
Get a massage (student discount)
Practice Yoga
Dance
Practice deep breathing or mindful
relaxations
Wellness Education is located at Student Health Services at 881 Commonwealth Avenue
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