Stress
Stress is something that affects all of us at some point in our lives. For many people – exams can be one of these times.
‘How do I know if I am stressed?’
Stress is something that affects everybody in a different way – it could be that you feel anxious, worried, angry, tense or emotional.
Stress is the way you feel when there is pressure placed upon you. In the run-up to your exams this is probably something you’ve experienced. Stress is a natural experience that helps to motivate us and can make us perform better.
However if you feel that this pressure is getting too much for you or is going on for too long, you can start to feel down. It can have physical, mental and emotional effects on your health.
Stress video transcript (MS Word)
Physical symptoms
Tiredness, Headaches, Rapid heart beat, Breathing heavily, Panic attacks, Dizziness, Faintness, Indigestion, Sweating, Shaking
Psychological symptoms
Feeling tired, Irritability/anger/impatience, Unable to concentrate, Feeling out of control, Feeling worried/uneasy, Indecisive, Forgetful, Isolation/Loneliness
How to reduce stress
We’ve created this whole website to offer you some useful ideas and suggestions about how you can manage your stress, and get the best out of yourself during the exam period. Have a look at the other sections of the site for top tips from Connexions Norfolk, as well as the experts (young people who have been through it and come out on the other side!).
Want to switch off for a few minutes and relax? Why not try our stress me less game
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