Everybody has their own way with dealing with stress, some more productive than others. When I deal with stress, I have various methods to choose from. But sometimes it all becomes too overbearing to deal with, and instead of actually taking control of the situation, I break down. This often gets ugly. Last semester, I started having a panic attack. Palms sweaty, difficulty breathing, eyes red from tears. I had no friends on campus or nearby that I could talk to, and thus I called one of my best friends who lived back in New York City. Immediately, the kinds of stress that had been bottled up inside of me spilled out of me in endless supply. This is a worst-case scenario.
Otherwise, like this afternoon, upon losing my mind about the homework that needed to be accomplished, I simply laid down in my bed and hugged my pillow. I didn't say a thing to my roommate, and before long I fell asleep in exhaustion of these thoughts.
After I woke up more energized, I keep myself motivated and my stress levels down by listening to music. Uplifting trance and other electronic music usually elevates my mood. Something about music moves me really deeply, and it's always been my go-to thing when stuff gets rough. College isn't easy, and I don't know what I would do if I didn't have a constant outlet for stress.
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