Stress

You are not alone. 45% of college students report seeking counseling to help with stress management (Winerman, 2017). There are ways to methods to manage stress in the button below.

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Symptoms

Feelings of fear, anger, sadness, worry, numbness, or frustration
Changes in appetite, energy, desires, and trouble sleeping.
Difficulty concentrating and making decisions.
Physical responses to stress include headaches, body pains, stomach problems, or skin rashes
The worsening of current health problems and mental health conditions.
Increased use of alcohol illegal drugs such as heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine), and misuse of prescription drugs such as opioids.

The relationship between exercise and stress:

Moving more and sitting less can make a difference. Every little bit of physical activity helps. You can start small and build up to 150 minutes a week as recommended by the CDC. That can be broken down to smaller amounts such as 20 to 30 minutes a day. There is a positive relationship with stress levels lowering and doing exercise (Davison, McClean, 2022).

References

Davison, & McClean, C. (2022). Oxidative Stress and Exercise. Antioxidants, 11(5), 840. https://doi.org/10.3390/antiox11050840
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2022, June 2). How much physical activity do adults need? Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Winerman, L. (2017, September). By the numbers: Stress on campus. Monitor on Psychology.