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HOW WE CAN MANAGE STRESS

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Stress is very common

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Common causes of student stress

• Worry that grades are not high enough• Worry about failing exams• Worry about not completing work on time• Worried that a teacher does not like you• Worry that your parents will be called to the

school• Worry about being put out of school• Worry about relationships with other students

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SYMPTOMS OF STRESS INCLUDE:-

• Tension• Backache/Headache• Stomach problems• Rapid heart beat• Sweating• Muscle /body pain• Inability to sleep well• Loss of appetite

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Emotional symptoms include

• Being angry/negative about everything• Not wanting to mix with others• Feeling sad/depressed• Crying a lot• Arguments /fights• Impatience• Not wanting to talk to even your close friends

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Manage stress by:-

• Talking to others about your problems• Following a routine of regular exercise• Eating a well balanced diet/eating regularly• Getting enough sleep• Time management• Recognizing your stressors and avoiding them• Changing your attitude and behaviour

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CLASS ACTIVITY

• DISCUSS THE WAYS IN WHICH YOU MANAGE STRESS WITH YOUR PARTNER

• NOW REPORT BACK TO THE GROUP