Cause Of Stress In College Essay

Stress is defined as “a state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances.” Strain, tension, nervousness and anxiety are the synonyms of stress. Psychologically stress is defined as “a reaction to a stimulus that disturbs our physical or mental equilibrium.” There are many personal problems that can cause of stress, like health problem, relationship problem. There are many social problems also that can cause stress like, your surroundings, social situation, educational institution, job, unemployment etc.

There are many symptoms of stress such as Cognitive, behavioral, emotional and physical symptoms of stress. Cognitive include memory problems, inability to concentrate, anxious thoughts and conscious worrying. Behavioral symptoms include eating more or less, sleeping more or less, and procrastinating, neglecting responsibilities. It even includes nervous habits like biting nails and pacing etc. emotional symptoms consist of aches, diarrhea or constipation, Nausea, dizziness, Chest pain, rapid heartbeat, frequent colds or flu. And emotional symptoms include

Anxiety disorders are one of the most common mental health problems on college campuses. Academic pressure is one of the most common reasons for stress among students. CQ Researcher, Professor Wendy A. Patterson says that the federal academic standards placed on schools and teachers to be the cause of an increased amount of stress experienced among students. Psychologists say that the stress in students is due expectations mostly, expectations of your parents and even your teachers. Students who have poor sleeping habits or who tend to sleep late are more likely to be stress out then those who have good sleeping habits. Sleep allows your brain to recharge and keeps your immune system strong. Inadequate amounts of sleep can make a child more aggressive and limit his ability to learn, concentrate and solve