Coping strategies for fighting stress in students during studi

Abstract

Ambiguity in the understanding of the nature of stress has led to differences in views on its essence. As many years ago, when the world-famous scientist H. Selye founded the theory of stress, there is still no more famous and at the same time more controversial scientific term than "stress" in the scientific literature. Stress is the body's reaction to various physical, emotional and psychological stresses. It can occur in response to situations that we perceive as threatening or anxiety-provoking. Stress can negatively affect human health. It can also affect our emotional state, including depression, anxiety and irritability. Stresses are acute and chronic, accumulating gradually. As you know, even a single super-acute stress, caused by, for example, a tragic event, can cause serious illness and even death. Much more typical, however, is the situation when a person falls ill as a result of simultaneous exposure to several "moderate" stressful events [3]. Students belong to the category of persons subject to the increased influence of stress in a certain period of time in life. The change in living circumstances from the parents' home to the dormitory, the fast and intense pace and rhythm of studies, as well as the session period have their disastrous results.
 Therefore, it is important to learn how to effectively manage stress and find ways to relax and rest. This can include physical activity, meditation, deep breathing, socializing with loved ones, or a hobby.