Academic Stre
by Yeonghun ( James ) Kim
Bothe
SLAS TIMES 28
What is academic stress ?
Before going into specific types of stress , we have to know what stress is in general . Stress is a state of worry or mental tension resulting from difficult situations , a natural human response that prompts us to address challenges and threats . What is academic stress , you may ask ? Simple : it is stress related to academics ; all the studies and works you do , either at home or school . Stress can come from anywhere in your life , even from academics . Have you ever felt tired after studying very hard ? That can be part of academic stress . Scientifically , high cortisol levels impair brain functioning and suppress the immune system . Cortisol is a steroid hormone that is produced by your 2 adrenal glands , which sit on top of each kidney . When you are stressed , increased cortisol is released into your bloodstream . Also , chronic , or long-term , stress can rewire the brain to overreact or slow response , disrupting normal brain development and increasing disease risk into adulthood .
What Are Possible Stressors of Academic Stress ?
Stress cannot be felt if there is nothing causing it . Stressors are what cause stress . For example , if you fail a big test , such as an exam , you might feel stressed . In that case , failing the big test is the stressor . There are many possible stressors of academic stress . Students may feel academic pressure from handling numerous difficult assignments and tests from different classes . Students might feel stress from their poor organization and time management . If students live in a performance-focused environment , they might even feel stress from themselves . Stress comes with signs and warnings . They include extreme competitiveness , obsession with grades , anxiety , constant work , changes in appetite , difficulty sleeping , inability to relax , abuse of stimulants , refusal to socialize , and loss of interest in pastimes .
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