--**How can i relieve stress???**--

Question

I know I'm stressed out. I'm about to start my first year of college. I'm having relationship problems, family issues. I've felt on edge for about a month or so now. It's not ALWAYS bad... but I find myself being edgy, stressed, irratible... etc. most of the time.

Last night was the first night it really interrupted sleep. I woke up really early... I tossed and turned all night... had dreams that stressed me out even more.

What should I do? Should I go to a doctor or see if it passes? Should I worry about it? Any suggestions?

Answer 1

I get stressed out easily too, I understand where you are coming from.

Its alright, just relax babe. a couple things that you can do are

meditate, grab a book on meditation and try it, it help.

Try and stay away from caffine (Esp. Mt Dew) it will cause more stress,

(This includes coffee)

Try to do something that makes you happy (be it shopping, going out to eat with friends, relaxing by a pool)

Listen to good music and take a bath by candle light ( this one helps me)  and spend as much time in the tub as you like.

Be independant from your man, (have girl time) and go out to dance.

Watch movies that make you laugh until  you pee.

Cry it out (Its been proven that crying can help relieve stress)

Take yourself on a mini vacation. (Take a couple days of work off, and

disconnect your phone (so fam and your man cant bother you), hole up in your house and realx for a couple days and prepare yourself fully for the coming week, Do laundry, set out outfits, clean something, Make and freeze all the food you can (That way you have meals all ready for the coming week)

You might find that the week you prepare yourself for is easier on you too.

I hope some of these things helped, but I would also try meditating when you can't sleep.  It knocks me out in a heartbeat when I meditate

before I sleep.

Its cool to get stressed, just relax honey. youll be alright.

XO

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Answer 2

First of all find out the reasons of stress.  There should be balance between work and rest.  If your are taking proper rest then it would have not happened but it seams your amotionally stressed.  As you are ind the first year of college then you should forget all relationship and family problems and you should think for studies and if necessary take help of your class  fellows.  take salad of cuccumber and onions specially in the dinner if possible in luch also. We in the company of good students and friends.

Answer 3

Count to ten, then take a few deep breaths, then go back to sleep.  It will pass.  Have fun at college, do your work, try not to party too much.  Everything in due time will work out.  Many times high school relationships are hard to break up, but you have your whole future ahead of you.  You will meet so many interesting people, from so many places.  You may even meet mister right, that future doctor or lawyer.  You are going on to a new period in your life.  Every year millions of students are having the same problems as you.   Look forward!

Answer 4

I'm in my 3rd year of college, but I still remember ALL THAT Stress... actually, I still get it every couple of months... like for finals.  But to be honest with you,  I smoke a cigarette.  And if one wasn't enough, then I smoke a second one right after..  I know it's not healthy,  BUT IT WORKS!!!!

Answer 5

You can see the doctor and he will give you right advice otherwise you can start a hobby which will take your mind of things and start exercising. It really helps combat stress.

Answer 6

You should go to the doctor and get checked out because you will not want stress ruining your life . Talk to someone you trust and dont be afraid

Answer 7

Stress can cause many other health related issues to arise. If you are already under as much stress as you say, starting college soon is just going to raise that level even more. You didn't specify what kinds of family problems or relationship problems you are having, but most insurance companies offer mental health services. Talking to a therapist and your family doctor is  the way to go.  When I went through my divorce, my son had major stress, he was reluctant at first to see a counselor, but certainly was glad he finally did.As far as your inability to sleep at night goes there is a natural sleep agent you can purchase at any health food store. Its called Melatonin and  it is nonaddictive but works wonders in relaxing your mind and body so you can sleep. It has no groggy side effects when you wake in the morning. Try to get in a bit of exercise everyday as well, A good fast paced walk, will do wonders to relieve some of your stress.  Good Luck!