Quote of the Week:

“Step with care and great tact, and remember that Life’s a Great Balancing Act.”

-Dr. Seuss

Anxiety & the stress of college:

the art of getting by

A study conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau in 2017 found that approximately 3 out of 4 students had “experienced a sense of ‘overwhelming anxiety’ at some time”

Many people look at the concept, or rather presence, of anxiety as something that is only a figment of one’s mind, however few recognize the legitimacy of this mental illness and the full detriment it can cause to one’s physical health. So many college students are working ridiculous hours to provide for themselves whilst attending school full time, thus neglecting to care for their mental health. Not many have the time to go to doctors or spend hours trying to find a solution, so why not give a click and light reading a try?

What is stress?

Stress is defined as constraining force or influence, such as a physical, chemical, or emotional factor that causes bodily or mental tension and may be a factor in disease causation.

What is anxiety?

The medical definition of anxiety includes an abnormal and overwhelming sense of apprehension and fear often marked by physical signs (such as tension, sweating, and increased pulse rate), by doubt concerning the reality and nature of the threat, and by self-doubt about one’s capacity to cope with it.

Feeling overwhelmed by stress and anxiety is both more common and manageable than what meets the eye! Studies show that there are several ways to reduce stress and anxiety that you can do on your own. Below see some suggestions for things you can adjust in your surroundings and day to day life to help. If you don’t know where to begin, try starting with the anxiety assessment link below.

Managing Stress in Your Own Space 1. Exercise 2. Deep Breathing 3. Eating Well 4. Ridding Yourself of Clutter 5. Do Things for YOU! (Make Time for Hobbies and Passions)

Anxiety Reducing Tactics 1. Exercise 2. Meditate 3. Reduce or Eliminate Caffeine Consumption 4. Plan! (Utilize a Planner or Scheduler to Delegate Time) 5. Eliminate Financial Stressors

Anxiety Assessment *Disclaimer…You may want to contact a doctor or healthcare professional for legitimate diagnosis and medical intervention

You are not alone!

Hope isn’t lost until all options have been explored.

Explore some today!

*Disclaimer: Madalyn Malone takes full responsibility for the information posted. The information on this page reflects that of Madalyn Malone and not that of California State University, Sacramento.