Many students feel this form of stress in association with school, especially seniors when it comes time to apply for college. Also, any student in high school can tell you that finals are hell. In order to stay up and cram for those finals many students resort to extra measures in order to stay awake. The majority overdose in caffeine, whether it be from coffee or soda. Contrary to popular belief, this habit can actually become addicting.
Caffeine is like any other drug.
It hooks you in and takes you for a spin. Caffeine, as any other drug, will only add to your stress. A better way to deal with stress is to exercise. It has been proven through research that people who are more physically active are less anxious and stressed out than people who are not as active. During the 80's, researchers found that exercise boosts brain collections of norepinephrine.