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I remember this summer during a dual enrollment I had a project due and reading due for my class. While this was going on, I was not in the best spot mentally and things felt too overwhelming, so I couldn't properly do my chores or do any other thing on time or with a mind.

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This entire situation made me feel:

Out of control with my life

Out of reach of a grasp on my situation

Overwhelmed

Depressed

Defeated

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Academic Stress

Peer Stress

Social Stress

Grief and Loss

Family Problems

Self Image

Life Changes

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Take a break from new stories

Care for yourself, giving yourself a break from things.

Take care of your body, such as exercising, eating right, and sleeping enough.

Take time to unwind, do fun activities.

Talk with others.

Connect with community organizations.

Connect with faith organizations.

Avoid drugs, alchohol or anything that could cause more stress.

Recognize when you need help.

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No one's perfect and we all need help sometimes. Stress can make you feel helpless, and having to admit you need help can seem shameful to one, but it is one of the biggest and most helpful first steps to lessening your stress. This strategy helped me immensely in my situation. It's better to solve an issue when you have others helping you.

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Smoking cigarettes to "relax".

Drinking alcohol.

Over or undereating.

Changes in sleep patterns, such as losing sleep.

Procrastinating.

Using hard drugs.

Mindless social media scrolling.

Withdrawal from family and friends.

Avoiding the situation causing you stress.

Gambling or any other addictive behavior.

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Headaches (Physical)

Exhaustion (Physical)

Anxiety (Behavioral)

Irritability (Behavioral)

Depression (Behavioral)

Panic Attacks (General Health)

Alcohol or Substance use (Physical)

Gambling or addictive behaviors (Psychological)

Compulsive Behaviors (Behavioral)

Poor control of emotions (Behavioral)

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4 School and Community Resources on Dealing with Stress.

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4 School and Community Resources on Dealing with Stress.

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School Counselors

Psychologists

Trusted Community Leaders

Trusted Adults such as teachers or administrators.