And you are how old?

Only 18

I deal with lots of stress every day: college (14credit hours, 4 classes), we have financial problems, I am still struggling with depression, I have a new kitten, I need money to get him fixed and declawed, we drive to school--it's an hour and 15 minutes, I don't get to see my fiancee much anymore, except for school, because he works. I also have lots of chores to do at home (basically I take care of the house, because my Mom can't. I also have to take care of my brother)...and I have my fiancee to take care of (anytime I say we, I mean me and my fiancee).

Anyhoo, I deal with this stress by talking to my fiancee when I can. If I can't, I talk to my cats (they listen pretty well, and won't argue). I also draw and write things to help put my feelings on paper. It helps if I take some deep breaths or take a walk outside in nature, too. Drinking tea, like green tea or black tea, helps me as well. You must find an outlet like this for your stress. It will be very beneficial to your health, both mental and physical. Is there anything you'd like to talk about? If you want you can PM me. If not, that's okay, too.

By the way, it sounds like you're a very good friend. You can try to help people solve problems, but don't take the burdens to heart. It won't help anyone if you aren't calm enough to calm the other person down. Listen, and help the person work through their own problem if you can.

Stress from school, financial/personal/family problems, the lack of sleep, the lack of time when there are so many things I need or have to do. Sometimes there are so many problems falling on me at one time that I'm really stressed out. How do I handle it?
Well, the thing that always fills my soul with peace would be music. For example, if I'm really pissed off I turn on some good rock tunes as loud as I can. A few minutes and I feel much better. Some other time I run something relaxing, so I can space out a little
Another thing that helps me cool off is working out, I go run a few kilometers and train some muay thai or do some lifting. And ofcourse I watch anime for relaxation.
And what is very important, I don't let my problems get to me too much (no use torturing urself), I just try to take a sober-minded position and think about the solution.

Thanks for being brave enough to post this thread. It could really be beneficial to you and it is a good emotional outlet. Your problems aren't insignificant. Hey, I am only 20. Besides, each person deals with issues differently, so problems can not be looked at in terms of who has the wort deal, right? Problems are problems. I know that what you are facing is hard to handle right now, but in time, I know you can get through it. I can sense that you are a strong willed person, and has dealt with many hardships through life. Don't give up now. You haven't given up in the past, so don't ever give up. You can get through anything. You are never truly alone. Only you can stop stress from affecting you so much. I know you can do it, even if you take baby steps to do so.

I mostly get stressed because of school, but now it's beginning to get ok. Nothing major ever happened to me because of that, but whenever I don't feel right, I listen to some violin. And I oftenly listen to a song that makes me feel really confortable. I guess this must not help you much...

Naw I'm no motivational speaker. I've just been down some dark roads, and had to grow up quickly. I've seen the dark path, and what it does to people. Stress is one of the worst things to deal with. I am glad you are surrounding yourself with happy people, it can help a lot in many situations, especially if those happy people listen to you. I mean really listen.

I'm in college and stress is common. I usually just chat with my friends and not worry about my problems. Another way is watch anime. It helps me escape reality.

well i have problems with school too..espeacially exams lol
i have this "sickness" of waking up in the morning with something heavy weighing my heart down..sometimes i feel so sick of it..and it always comes back to haunt me when exams are around the corner.. it's making me veri hard to breath..sometimes i feel like swimming up the water to catch my breath..it drags me down to the bottom again..

hmm maybe because i worry too much..or being human..i'm just nervous before exams..
some of my friends say i over-reactive or am too sensitive..

well for me..i jus try my best not to think about it..and keep myself busy =)
so i always try to tell myself not to let these things bother me..because i know there are other ppl out there with even much bigger problems than i have...so jus stay happy and do what i always do =)

dan-san is a veri good friend ne..it's tough helping someone and yet having ur own problems to deal with but u should let urself take a breath once in a while..what i mena is..u dont have to force urself to help the other person ^^v sometimes all u need is just a little rest to get back on track

kanbate ne dan-san!!!!!!!
genki genki~!! all the best!!

i am now few weeks away from my general examination and i am very stress taht i had to memorize all the physics principles for the exams....

I tend to deal with stress by trying to realize that nothing has innate value. Nothing has meaning, nor purpose, nor matters in the least. Ahhh the stress free life of a nihilist. I have trouble reconciling this belief, however, to be honest.

i can not believe life's so hard and unfair to me.
why do we were born? to suffer?

honestly.. i dont mind the stress.... "it builds character"... yeah riote~ lolz... wat shietload of bs... but yeah.. it shux when u try and try and make things work out.. but they dont.. THAT's when everything gets all crappy (oT.To) but i cant really complain i guess.. i mean.. i'm still a sr in highskool with nth much 2 worry about except 4 trying 2 get in2 university, and making use of mahself... '' but it's totally gay that... THERE WAS 2 WEEK STRIKE AND WE GET RIPPED OFF! Y THE HELL WOULD THEY MOVE THE REPORT CARD DAY FROM DECEMBER TO END OF NOVEMBER when we've just GOTTEN bak 2 skool! MAD MAD MAD! makes me wanna cry!

I think most of us deal with stress in one shape or other. In my case, I am older than most of people here in MT (47). I work full-time job that is a pain. I am the sole caretaker of my mother. None of my brothers and sisters live in the city. I make decent money but I have to watch out my spending. Since I am single I have to put aside money for my eventual retirement.

Compared to some of the people who posted their circumstances, mine is not bad but it can sometime be very stressful.

Ahh, we all deal with stress... Just how much of it and how severe is it?

I usually create my own stress (thru procrastination) since most of mine is school related. But I think if you regularly take the time to de-stress yourself, it wouldn't build up and feel like this overwhelming pressure. Cuz sometimes, I get so stressed to the point that I'm depressed and hate my life. But it's really minimal and after a good night's sleep, I'm a lot better afterwards.

For me, when I rant in my journals or rant to people, I feel better afterwards. I guess it depends on the nature of what's stressing you out since yours seems to be personal stuff that you can't really just share so easily. But if you feel comfortable with it, talking to other people definitely helps ^^ Especially when the other person comes along side you to help you out, even if it's to cheer you up and stuff.

If not, just try to set aside some time to do things where you can relax and just enjoy yourself. Like reading or drawing if you like those things. Stress is "healthy" if it's it's not too much... So they say But you should always try to deal with it when you can and not just let it go and ignore it, cuz then it builds up like crazy and then yah... If you take some of the advice given here, it should help out. Good luck with that! ^^

Yeah, school, friends, family, love, pain.
I have so much stress in this life! at least, we have only one!

Ranting off your day can be the best way to let the stress go. You can also get into some physical, violent activity, kickboxing for example. And try to dedicate some more time to yourself, I don't know, doing something pleasant.

I got medical problems as well due to stress. the last days I have been fainting, I get panic attacks and have a weird feeling all over me whenever I leave the house.

people tell me, I have to let my feelings out, but actually I do not know which feelings I could be hiding from myself

I try to listen to music a lot, but it only calms me down a bit.

I guess the best way to get rid of stress is waiting.

i dont get stressed too often basically because i do as little as possible for anyone but myself. it may be selfish but it deffinitely makes life a lot easier.

Hi,
about your friend I think you should put yourself in the first place because if you're not well you are not even going to be able to help her, And besides you're are the most important person to yourself so you should treasure your life and your health more than anything.I think you should get some time just to relax and forget about your problems, I know it's difficult but if you don't do that you're going to be worse than you already and the people who like you are going to be sad (me too ^^) Try to diminish your burdens maybe you can share them with other people. That's it, I know I wasn't really helpful, sorry