How to cure school-related stress in teens?

Question

I am stressed out and it is the first day of school. Stress is EVERYWHERE and I can't deal with it! It has been like this for about 1 and a half years now, and it's getting really out of control. I come home and cry for hours to relieve it- sometimes that doesn't even work. It makes me feel mad at others too and I can't calm myself down. I am having difficulty sleeping due to stress and anxiety.. I'm always anxious. Does anyone have this problem? Does anyone know someone who has this problem? Does anyone have a CURE..? Any pills, liquids, patches, aromatherapy- anything? Also, any ways to excersize? I heard excersizing can reduce stress A LOT but I'm not sure how to balance SCHOOL, HOMEWORK (so much!!), excersizing, and personal hygene (long, cleaning showers, cleaning face before bed, moisturizing- i'm a hygene freak too) . Please let me know how I can excersize QUICKLY, and reduce my stress.
Thanks in advance.
Jayne

Answer 1

As soon as you get out of school if you can, take a nap and let your brain sort out your problems. To help you relax and go to sleep, spray a lavender scent on your pillow. Before you close your eyes, try to think about pleasant things such as the ocean, a rainbow, etc. Even have some pretty pictures in the room where you will take your nap. Make sure the color(s) of the walls in the room you choose to sleep in are gentle colors - not too bright or too dark. Try some soothing music if you can sleep by music. Perhaps you can turn on a tv and have the volume so low that you can hear sound but not distinguish the words being spoken. Lay on your left side because this is the side where your heart is located and by doing this you will take pressure off of the most important muscle in your body. Try to lay flat if possible. Place a pillow in between your knees so you don't twist your back in your sleep. Now that you've read all this, aren't you feeling a whole lot more relaxed?

Answer 2

First off what is it that is stressing you out? The students? Certain people? Teachers? Homework? Homelife? Find the source and work from there. Have your parents ever considered homeschooling you for awhile. Or even switching schools? Private school? Your parents should be on top of this and help you find ways of dealing with whatever problems. Have you talked to the school counselor? Are you trying to take too many hard classes this year. Can you cut back some.

Answer 3

I don't medicines are the best. I mean, to tell you the truth, I was getting real stressed out last year and I ended up getting addicted to something or other. Just take time out for yourself. Don't worry about the small things. Just try to keep up with school work and ask the teacher for help if you don't get it. Seriously though, you just have to take time out of your life for yourself. Don't worry about school, about your parents or whatever. Just do what you like to do every once in awhile. I'm sure you're worrying enough so you don't need exercise! Don't get an ulcer.

Answer 4

The first exercise I suggest is to RUN to a professional therapist and be evaluated, also your general MD for diagnostic test.
Try recording your class lectures, assignments to CD. Play them as your jog or walk. You are studying and exercising at the same time. Then take your long warm shower, put on a yoga or relaxing CD and just meditate/relax to sleep. You might also try spray diluted Lavender essential oils around your bed/rooms. It really helps to relax you and get a good sleep.