The Outcome of Stress. how to deal?

Question

I am SUPER busy. In 10th grade and taking really hard classes at school. Two math/two science. Which means I have a LOT of homework. I have band practice after school (2:30-4:30, dont get home till 5) and drivers training at night(6:30-8:30 dont get home till 9).i'm pretty much staying up half the night to do homework. Result=SUPER short on sleep. now im hooked on caffeine, and im jittery all the time. Today at marching practice i couldnt even march because my mind was everywhere but there! thank god i have an awesome caring teacher. im really dehydrated, which=me having blackouts! i was talking to my band director and he said that its not healthy and i just have to find "me" time. But i told him I dont have time to have "me" time. I only have a crazy schedule like this for a couple weeks, but how can i manage it better so im not up all night. i need help! im short on sleep, i barely eat or drink and im wired on caffeine! any advice???

and i actually have put this upon myself. i think more than anything i just needed to post this to "air out". all my teachers are doing what they can to help. my geometry teacher is giving me less homework to work with my schedule. i told him that once marching season and drivers training is over i can go back to full assignments, and he said "Look. You have big circles under your eyes. I'm not giving you the full assignment. Stop stressing." So all my teachers are there for me. i just think yesterday i had an axiety attack or something. i was shaking and my mouth was really dry and i kept blacking out. i would stand there and everything was turning a purplish black.my band teacher was all whoah, thats not good. but he helped me a little bit, hes an awesome guy.

Answer 1

Stress can arise for a variety of reasons. Any change in our lives can be stressful. In dealing with stress, the lifestyle needs a complete overhaul. We should be placed on an optimum diet, and take regular exercise and adequate rest. Check out http://sumiram2006-stressfree.blogspot.com/ for more info.

Answer 2

Not very well I'm afraid. I've had a particularly tough 6 months which seems to have eased off a little, but is just a brief respite really, so I am trying to relax a little more now. I try to put things into perspective as much as possible when things are getting to me. It does help to talk to a friend about how you feel; just to have a chat about anything else other than what is troubling me is also a relief. Everything seems much worse if you don't sleep too, so I would seriously suggest you see a doctor for a referral to a sleep clinic or some temporary medication to help. You cannot make important decisions when you don't have enough sleep. I'm also concerned about my son's high school, college, careers outlook too, so don't think you are alone there. See if you can convince yourself to have the day off; refuse to spend any time at all (just one day) on these problems, and go out and do something you want to ... movies, skateboarding, surfing, cycling, dancing, music ... have some fun, absolutely anything but thinking day, and get some good relaxing sleep. School, etc. can wait a day, or more if your doctor decides you need a bit more R & R. Look after yourself. Book an interview with a school careers counsellor - they are there to help too. Good luck.

Answer 3

You sound like someone forced all of this on you...true or not true. If it is true then give some of these activities the boot. But if as I suspect you chose this schedule yourself and you want the rewards all of this done well would get you...then shudup and juggle the load kid. You do need to put your health higher on your list of priorities. Drink your fluids. Make sure that you devote enough time to sleep. Eat healthy small meals 6 times a day and thank God for giving you a double size dose of motivation. Too many kids do not attempt what you are attempting. They don't take the bull by the horns and say loud and clear "THIS IS MY LIFE and I want the best of every thing life offers starting here and now." Yes you are paying a higher price tag than most but your are going to reap the benefits!!!

Answer 4

A healthy diet and nutritional suppliments can help.Melatonin,taken an hour before bedtime can help with sleep.Check out the book Prescription For Nutritional Healing,and you will see that anxiety and stress can be helped and even caused by a lack of certain vitamins and mineral.Calcium and magnesium are good for calming also.Maybe you need to drop an activity also,and spend more time for yourself.

Answer 5

1. Get Enough Sleep
Sleep is very important for your emotional and physical wellbeing. Lack of sleep can negatively impact your ability to handle stress, be productive, and function properly. Unfortunately, busy schedules and stress can make sleep more elusive.

2. Maintain Proper Nutrition
Many people aren’t aware of this, but a poor diet can actually make you more vulnerable to stress! While hectic schedules can make it harder to get proper nutrition, a poor diet is not inevitable!
3. Exercise Regularly
Exercise can be great for you physically and mentally. It provides a stress release and keeps your body healthy. It also helps your body release endorphins, which increase your feelings of overall wellbeing.
4. Maintain Social Support
Social support can keep you healthier and happier, creating a buffer against stress. Friends can pick you up when you’re sad, provide insights when you’re confused, and help you have fun when you need to blow off steam. Learn how to cultivate supportive friendships and expand your social circle so you’ll have someone to lean on when stressed.
5. Find Hobbies
Having some “down time” is important, and hobbies can provide a nice distraction from stress and help you stay ‘in the moment’, which is also a great way to relieve tension. I recommend drawing and gardening as great stress relievers, but just about anything you enjoy can work.
6. Pamper Yourself
Taking care of your body on the outside—with a spa treatment, for example, can work wonders for your internal state. Don’t overlook the importance of pampering yourself on a regular basis, to feel great about yourself and feel ready to take on the world.
7. Keep Your Mind Sharp
If you maintain the attitude that stress is a challenge—rather than a threat, you are better able to handle it.
8. Have The Right Attitude
Much of what you experience in life can feel more stressful or less so depending of your point of view. Looking at things from an optimistic frame of mind can not only decrease your stress level, but bring you more success in life and more. You can become more of an optimist by following these tips.
9. Process Your Emotions
Keeping your emotions bottled up usually leads to an emotional explosion later on. It’s generally healthier to listen to your feelings, process them and try to understand them. Consider them ‘messengers’ that tell you when something is not right with your world. A great way to process emotions is the act of journaling.
10. Maintain a Spiritual Practice
Research shows that a lifestyle including religion or spirituality is generally a healthier lifestyle. Many people, especially seniors, use prayer as a major stress reliever and strategy for emotional health. You can use prayer to enhance your spiritual side, or use meditation of you don’t feel comfortable with prayer. Spiritual practice is deeply personal, and whatever your practice, it should nurture your soul.

Answer 6

outcome stress deal

Answer 7

I don't think there is a way to make this schedule or your ability to do it in a healthy way a good thing. I don't think it is possible. Why aren't your parents saying "enough is enough". This is not good for you. You need to go at a slower pace and your teacher is right, you have to find "me" time. Forget the coffee. Forget sugar. Eat really healthy, get adequate sleep, and, find some down time here. Lots of luck.

Answer 8

It appears that you have to much on your plate something has to be cut out of your present schedule. Obviously school is a priority, you'll have to decide which of the other activities can be cut. At your present state of doing things you won't be able to acomplish any of them if your dead. Your health should be the thing that most important to you.

Answer 9

The outcome of stress can be a heart attack, severe headaches, depression, you need to see your DR to see if he can give yu some relaxation exersises......that's what I do, and it helps!!

Answer 10

Lose the caffine.
not good for you.
don't stress.
fight stress.
join a kickboxing or karate class.
that releives stress!!!