Some, however, experience severe, crippling, forms of stress. The following observations have been developed over many years but are not meant as professional advise. Students with symptoms more serious than temporary feelings of inadequacy about their abilities to perform in law school should seek professional help. Actually, stress is unavoidable. Stress is a natural part of our lives.
Some stress is actually a healthy aspect of living.
Our body is designed to react to both types of stress. These low levels of stress are manageable and can be thought of as necessary and normal stimulation. The law school experience seems designed to create stress, particularly during the first year. Students confront new, complex subject matters, each with its own unique and sometimes obscure language. Most students realize early in their first year that there aren't enough hours in the day to read, much less to comprehend, all the materials required for their classes.