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What is the fight or flight response

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Something that stresses me out is school work

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I feel tired and lazy, I also feel like I can't focus 

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I feel tired and lazy, I also feel like I can't focus 

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Stress is a normal psychological and physical reaction to demands in our lives. It is the way our bodies react physically, emotionally, mentally, and behaviorally to any change in the status quo. Even imagined change can cause stress. (https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/coe/cih-visn2/Documents/Patient_Education_Handouts/Stress_Fact_Sheet_Version_3.pdf)

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Sleep: Sleep can help by making sure people are getting enough rest

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Eating healthy: This can ensure that our body is able to be at it's 100%

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Exercise daily: This man make sure people stay active and healthy

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Stress free: Knowing how to deal with stress can help you with your deal with your problems in important situations.

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Avoid drugs: This will help you from addiction and preventing you from wasting money on harmful things.

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Weight control: Ensures you stay healthy

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Save sex for marriage: This will prevent making decisions you'll regret and preventing potential stress.

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Stress is a mental state of worry or mental tension caused by difficult situations. (https://www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/stress)

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Stress can be defined as a state of worry or mental tension caused by a difficult situation. Stress is a natural human response that prompts us to address challenges and threats in our lives. Everyone experiences stress to some degree. The way we respond to stress, however, makes a big difference to our overall well-being.

Stress affects both the mind and the body. A little bit of stress is good and can help us perform daily activities. Too much stress can cause physical and mental health problems. Learning how to cope with stress can help us feel less overwhelmed and support our mental and physical well-being.

Stress makes it hard for us to relax and can come with a range of emotions, including anxiety and irritability. When stressed, we may find it difficult to concentrate. We may experience headaches or other body pains, an upset stomach or trouble sleeping. We may find we lose our appetite or eat more than usual. Chronic stress can worsen pre-existing health problems and may increase our use of alcohol, tobacco and other substances.

Stressful situations can also cause or exacerbate mental health conditions, most commonly anxiety and depression, which require access to health care. When we suffer from a mental health condition, it may be because our symptoms of stress have become persistent and have started affecting our daily functioning, including at work or school.

No, everyone reacts differently to stressful situations. Coping styles and symptoms of stress vary from person to person. ​​

Yes, it is natural to feel stressed in challenging situations such as job interviews, school exams, unrealistic workloads, an insecure job, or conflict with family, friends or colleagues. For many people stress reduces over time as the situation improves or as they learn to cope emotionally with the situation. Stress tends to be widespread during events such as major economic crises, disease outbreaks, natural disasters, war, and community violence.

Most of us manage stress well and continue to function. If we have difficulties coping with stress, we should seek help from a trusted health-care provider or from another trusted person in our community.

Learn stress management Keep a daily routine
WHO's stress management guide - Doing what matters in times of stress - aims to equip people with practical skills to cope with stress. A few minutes each day are enough to practise the guide's self-help techniques. The guide can be used alone or with its accompanying audio exercises.
Get plenty of sleep
Having a daily schedule can help us use our time efficiently and feel more in control. Set time for regular meals, time with family members, exercise, daily chores and other recreational activities.

Getting enough sleep is important for both body and mind. Sleep repairs, relaxes and rejuvenates our body and can help reverse the effect of stress.

Good sleep habits (also known as sleep hygiene) include:

Be consistent. Go to bed at the same time each night and get up at the same time each morning, including on the weekends.

If possible, make your sleeping area quiet, dark, relaxing and at a comfortable temperature.

Limit your use of electronic devices, such as TVs, computers and smart phones, before sleeping.

Avoid large meals, caffeine and alcohol before bedtime.

Get some exercise. Being physically active during the day can help you fall asleep more easily at night.

Connect with others ​
Eat healthy​
Keep in touch with family and friends and share your concerns and feelings with people you trust. Connecting with others can lift our mood and help us feel less stressed.

Exercise regularly ​
What we eat and drink can affect our health. Try to eat a balanced diet and to eat at regular intervals. Drink enough fluids. Eat lots of fresh fruits and vegetables if you can.
Limit time following news ​
Regular daily exercise can help to reduce stress. This can include walking, as well as more intensive exercise.

Spending too much time following news on television and social media can increase stress. Limit the time you spend following the news if it increases your stress.

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