Dealing with these changes often contributes to a student experiencing profound emotional reactions. Many students encounter problems adjusting to the demands of college level academics. The most frequent difficulties include poor study skills and habits, debilitating test anxiety, lack of motivation and a sudden decline in academic performance. Anxiety And Depression Anxiety and depression are two of the most common problems among students. Anxiety is characterized by a sense of fear sometimes accompanied by unpleasant physical symptoms such as dizziness, nausea, trembling, headaches, and sweating.
Depression is characterized by feelings of helplessness and hopelessness.
The person can also suffer from fatigue, lack of motivation, disruption of normal sleeping and eating patterns, and a sense of unhappiness. Suicidal thoughts or behavior may also be present. Psychosomatic Symptoms Nausea and other forms of gastrointestinal distress, difficulties with eating or sleeping, or physical pains with no apparent organic basis may be related to underlying emotional problems. It is important to remember that psychosomatic symptoms are real and are not merely feigned for the purpose of avoiding responsibilities or gaining attention. Alcohol And Other Drug Abuse Chronic or excessive use of drugs, including alcohol, is almost always an indicator of psychological disturbance.