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The following stress info from J. David Forbes, MD, an expert in stress management operating out of Nashville, TN, was forwarded by Emily Bartel:
Get emotional support. Adjusting to college can be difficult, and venting your frustrations to a trusted friend can go a long way in fighting stress. “It’s a way to empty out tensions and make them lower,” Forbes says. Choose a friend or family member who won’t be judgmental or try to give lots of advice. Or seek the help of a professional counselor or psychologist. To find a trusted practitioner, check with your student health center for recommendations. (Note: At City, we have mental health counseling available for students in A-221, 619-388-3539).
Don’t
give up your passions. Your
schedule may be filled with lectures and study groups, but try to find at least
a couple of hours each week to pursue a hobby or other activity that you enjoy.
“Do something that feeds the peace of your soul in some way and stay connected
with it,” Forbes says. “It promotes the anti-stress physiology of your body.”
