Stress In College

Stress is what we experience through a complex interplay between external forces in the environment (stressors) and our perceived ability to adapt to them. Based on our textbook, stressors fall into three main types: catastrophes, significant life changes, and daily hassles. As a high school senior (a month left of high school), my major stressor falls into significant life change category, which are both turning 18 and starting college. I feel like turning 18 will be seen as an adult, so I must act maturely and have tons of responsibility. Also, I am not ready for college at all, I do not want to leave my friends and family and am quite nervous about everything. Whenever I think about I am going to college very soon, I get sweaty palms (physiological) and feel overwhelmed (psychological).
Besides, chronic stress can lead to physical health issue, for example, heart disease and a weakened immune system. I have a mild risk for developing one of illnesses as my total score is 97 (Difficulty in identifying a major, Change in sleeping habits, and Change in social habits). In order to reduce the chance of getting any kind of illnesses, we should manage our stress properly. Many studies showed the direct connection between insomnia and chronic stress. Experts recommend going to bed at a regular time each night, striving for at least seven to eight hours of sleep and eliminating distractions such as television and computers from the bedroom. We can also take a small step to reduce our stress and improve our emotional health, such as going on a daily