Stress therapy, also known as stress management or stress management therapy, can help people learn to manage stressful situations or feelings. The therapy includes a group of techniques, strategies, or programs that are used to address stressful situations and your response to them.

It is common to experience stress throughout life, and many people go through phases of stress. While short periods of slightly increased stress levels may be considered normal.

What Is Stress?

Stress is a feeling of overwhelm or doubt related to situations or things that happen to us. It is a natural human response to potentially threatening or dangerous situations and can be physical, mental, or emotional.

Possible causes of stress

College:

• Heavy workload: Feeling overwhelmed by deadlines, responsibilities, and expectations.
• Difficult colleagues or lecturers: Dealing with conflicts, unfair treatment, or lack of support.
• Exams and deadlines: Pressure to perform well in academics.
• Long working hours: Lack of balance between studies & fun and insufficient time for rest and relaxation.
• Peer pressure: Trying to fit into group of college friends

Personal Life:

• Relationship problems: Conflicts with partners, family members, or friends.
• Financial difficulties: Struggles with the thought of student loan, need buy gadgets or unexpected expenses.
• Chronic illness or injury: Dealing with pain, medical treatments, and lifestyle adjustments.
• Care-giving responsibilities: Looking after elderly parents or sick family members.
• Traumatic events: Experiencing or witnessing accidents, violence, or natural disasters.

Other Factors:

• Daily hassles: Traffic jams, household chores, and other everyday challenges.
• Social and environmental factors: Discrimination, poverty, and lack of access to resources.
• Internal pressures: Perfectionism, negative self-talk, and unrealistic expectations.
• Personality traits: Some people are more prone to stress than others due to their temperament or coping mechanisms.

It’s important to remember that stress is subjective, and what triggers one person may not affect another. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by stress, it’s crucial to identify the causes and seek support.