Stress
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months at the University estab
lishing their own rules and limita
tions, students returning to the
nest can feel a big shock. Feelings
of guilt, stress and resentment are
common. Additionally, the holi
days can be a very stressful time
which can aggravate any preexist
ing tense situations, Evans said.
The counseling center com
posed several guidelines to help
students during what could possi
bly be a difficult holiday season.
One of their recommendations
includes having few or no expecta
tions to prevent disappointment.
Recognizing that it is OK to focus
on your own needs even if that
means missing a social engagement
or disappointing others. Addition
ally, a sense of humor can be a valu
able tool to deal with stress.
“I always recommend that in
stead of focusing on what gifts you
want to receive, focus on what
kind of experiences you would
like to have and how to attain
them,” Evans said.
Means to relieve stress could in
clude physical activity, reading a
book, socializing with friends or
being alone.
"It is up to the individual. What
works for some people may not
work for others,” Evans said.
If the source of stress is conflict
with others, Devine recommends
keeping the lines of communica
tion open.
“Sit down and set the bound
aries, find out what the expectations
are so that it is clear and not a source
of stress for everyone,” she said.
The holidays can be stressful for
both the student and the group they
are returning home to, Devine said.
Guidelines to help alleviate
holiday stress are also available
on their Web site at www.dark
wing.uoregon.edu/~counsel/.
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