There are two basic causes of stress - excessive workload and traumatic memories. Other contributing factors are the lack of regular leisure or physical activity, bad or scarce food, an inadequate family structure and support, etc. In general, acute or chronic stress can be attributed to the biggest problems we have during our life courses. When asked what the major cause of stress in their life was, the answer was bad news for girlfriends. And an irritable or demanding girlfriend presented a problem for many.
Stress is a part of every student s daily life.
Your personal stress requirements and the amount which you can tolerate before you become distressed varies with your life situation and your age. As a college student, the greatest sources of events you experience as stressful are likely to be relationships, academic and social situations, environment and lifestyle. Leaving home or commuting daily, managing finances, living with roommates and juggling a job, classes, and relationships all contribute to the normal stress of being at the University. It is also not uncommon for students to feel overwhelmed and anxious about wasting time, meeting high standards or being lonely. In addition, stress can also come from exciting or positive events.