I have exams comin up and I'm so stressed I find it hard to sleep and pull my hair out and miss periods. I take lots of free time out but I can't seem to concentrate on my work and that stresses me out even more.
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I go for a walk. Make sure its in a pleasant area. Beach park, window shopping, etc.
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Speaking from experience, you just need to relax. I have a problem with test anxiety as well, and my brother, who is a very intelligent man told me to study, but don't wear myself out doing it. When you get tired, put the books down, and do something else. Take your mind off from it for a while, and when you get back to it, you will be able to understand it better. When you put your mind on overload, things get scrambled! Good luck! I hope you do well!
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I say if you walked out in the first place the jobs causing you stress, try looking for something else. And tell your therapist maybe she can help you figure out things you'de like to do more than yer other stressfull job!\n\nGood Luck Miss Unemployeed and stressed on....SmileyCat : )
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hey there...\n\nyou have a hard course right now, but freshman year is easily  the hardest. youre getting used to a new place and a new lifestyle..\n\nbut you got your self this far so dont lose steam yet! some weekend when you have some time to yourself go somewhere to RELAX. and then when you come back to school you'll be refreshed and ready for the work. youre obviously stressed right now and thats understandable, because there are many people who are feeling the same way you are. im sure there are support groups to help with stressed out students and the best way to relieve stress is to get it out of your system! just vent!\n\ngood luck, i know youve got it in you.
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I tend to have the same problem. Assignment is due and I'm off shopping, hanging out. Things I know I shouldn't do but by the time I realize that it is due like within 24 hrs I get in this mode of work. Lol. I usually put off writing essays till the last minute and so far I have done pretty well. \n\nEnjoy yourself for the time being, relax then when you feel that your mind is ready start studying away.\n\nGood luck.
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honey your stressed big time you have alot on your mind relax and take it easy everything will be fine for ya thats all you need and thats the only thing wrong with you!
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Try a lot of exercise-if you work the body hard it'll want\nto sleep and also working out will relieve much of the stress you're obviously feeling.
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Well one thing that may help when you get home drink some sleepy time tea, relax in the bath.  But you have to make your mind up that you are going to have "YOU" time you are probably stressing because you feel you do everything around your house or work.  You  just have to sit back and realize what is important to you and enjoy it!  Goodluck and try the tea, that helps me relax after a crazy day
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If you don't know how to relax and enjoy your down time, then perhaps that's an indication that you need more practice at relaxing.  Maybe you've been so busy, you have forgotten how to do nothing?  Try to schedule less busy time and more free time.  I'm sure there are also some mind tricks that you can  do to stop focusing on what you "should" be doing.  A good  psychologist or therapist would be able to help you with that.
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I'm currently dealing with the same things.  It got so bad for me that I had to take time off from work.  What I find helps is to see my dr on a regular basis, and I go see a psycologist also, just to talk and help to get things out and deal with them.  I started keeping a journal again.  Just write, don't think about what you are writing, just write. Its amazing what actually comes out when you don't think about the words.  \nTry taking a nice warm bath, play some relaxing music, light a candle, and just relax.  Slow deep breaths, in through your nose, out through your mouth.  I mix in some lavendar oil with my bath, its very relaxing.  \nTry taking a walk, not a quick run/walk, just a stroll.  Try to enjoy the beauty thats around you, because no matter where you are theres something beautiful.  That helps me to think positive, since in depression  you dont want to be a positive person.  \nTake any medications the dr gives to you.  In time, the majority of them will help.  Only you're doctor can determine which is right for you.  I am on several right now, and I am noticing a difference in myself. \nSurround yourself by friends and family, granted that they aren't the one causing you anxiety.  Talk, and listen to what they have to say.  Enjoy a cup of decaff herbal tea.  Limit your caffiene intake, since it can make your anxiety worse.  \nTry taking up a hobby or craft to keep your hands busy.  I have been doing plastic canvas work, and its helping me keep busy, and when I feel stressed or anxious, I work on my project until the feeling passes.  I have also been trying to read.  it helps me relax also. \nI hope this helped, its whats been getting me through the last few weeks.  Good luck to you!
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You need to find motivation to do things and be happy.  If you are stressed, keep in mind that most of the things you are stressed about (work, school, gf/bf, etc...) will probably not be at all important to you in a month, maybe even in a week or tomorrow.\n\nWhat I do to prevent myself from being stressed is to think about what I just said, take a deep breath, and just relax. I don't know exactly what your situation is, but just remember that everything will turn out okay in the end(it always does) and try and look at the bigger picture.  Don't stress about the little things.\n\nAs for depression, maybe you're just feeling bummed about stuff because you don't want to do anything.  I always get depressed if  I end up staying in my house for prolonged periods of time.  So, even though you might not want to, get out of the house! Call up one of your friends that you haven't seen in a while and ask them to see a movie with you, or do something fun that you've never done before.  You might be depressed if you are just bored with your life.  So, go snowboarding (if there's snow where you are), try a weird ethnic restaurant, join a yoga or ballroom dancing class with a friend, even if you think it's ridiculous because you will still end up having a good time.  \n\nI hope this helps some.  If you're depressed, you can always email me to talk, I don't mind. Sometimes you just need someone who is willing to listen to what's going on in your life.  Good luck :)
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for me, you need to take control of your life. find something that you like to do. don't stress yourself out. take time for yourself. focus on what you want. talk to someone. release the tension. for me i do hypnotheraphy and it helps alot.
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start working out and eat better (like healthier foods, instead of fried food, high sugar content food, etc.). it will help you get more energy. if you work for a high stress job, i also recommend restorative yoga. it can calm your nerves and center you better, which will imporve the quality of your sleep, so you won't need to sleep as much.\n\ngood luck,\n\ncindy
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Kudos to granniewinkie!  I'm right there with you, lady!  Listen to her!!\n\nIt doesn't really sound like you have AADD; it *does* sound like you're burning your candle at both ends and are dangerously close to meeting in the middle.\n\nTake the advice of a lot of these folks and find a calm time for yourself ~ even the luxury of a hot bubble bath can eases the stresses of the day.\n\nOne of the things I do with tasks that I'd rather not do, is do them first and get them out of the way.  That way, I cannot procrastinate and I have something to look forward to instead of something to dread.
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you can look for a job or take a short vacation after all the pressures and stress you got from your studies...just do whatever you want as long as you're happy...make sure that the course you're going to take is good and you can enjoy at the same time...God bless and good luck!
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hey just think urself lucky you dont need to study like me!! i've left it so late because i have 2 exams in 2 days and i dont think i have enough time - oh dear never mind. Cant wait till theyre over though and i can go out & celebrate! Just chillin out would be a good thing for me to do but no can do! have fun anyways
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Stress and weight changes can cause you to skip periods every once in a while. See your doctor if you think it's something else.