....Feeling like there are too many pressures and demands on you? Don‘t sleep because worrying about tests and schoolwork? Eating on the run because your timetable is just too busy? You're not alone. Everyone experiences stress at times - adults, teens, and even kids. But there are things you can do to minimize stress and manage the stress that's unavoidable.
First of all let‘s discuss, what is Stress?...
Stress is a feeling that's created when we react to particular events. It's the body's way of answering to a challenge and preparing to meet a complicated situation with focus, strength, and patience.
The events that provoke stress are called stressors, and they 
cover a whole range of situations (a.g. making presentation in audience, preparing for a test). There are numerous categories from which stressors come, amongst them are: frustrations, conflicts and pressures
Our physical changes prepare a person to react quickly and effectively to control the pressure of the moment. This natural reaction is known as the stress response.
Maybe you‘ll think that it is strange, but there are both GOOD and BAD stress
If you are suffering from extreme stress or long-term stress, your body will eventually wear itself down. But sometimes, small amounts of stress can actually be good. Understanding your stress level is important. If nothing in your life causes you any stress or excitement, you may become bored or may not be living up to your potential. If everything in your life, or large portions of your life, cause you stress, you may experience health or mental problems that will make your behavior worse.
Recognizing when you are stressed and managing your stress can greatly improve your life. Some short-term stress -- for example what you feel before an important job presentation, test, interview, or sporting event -- may give you the extra energy you need to perform at your best. But long-term stress -- for 
example constant worry over your job, school, or family -- may actually drain your energy and your ability to perform well.
Several steps to overcome STRESS
Get support. When you need help, reach out to the people who care about you. Talk with your parents or friends.
Don't freak out! It's easy to let your feelings go wild when you're upset. Notice your feelings. Name them - for example, "I am so angry!" And find a way to express them. Do breathing exercises, listen to music, write in a journal, play with a pet, go for a walk or a bike ride, or do whatever helps you shift to a better mood.
Don't take it out on yourself. Be kind to yourself and ask for the helping hand or pat on the back that you need - and deserve - to get you through the strong situation you're facing.
Try to solve the problem. After you're calm and you have support from adults and friends, it's time to get down to business. You need to figure out what the problem is. Even if you can't solve all of it, maybe you can begin by solving a piece of it.
Be positive - most stress is temporary. It may not seem like it when you're in the middle a stressful situation, but stress does go away, often when you figure out the problem and start working on solving it.
Treat your body well. Experts agree that getting regular exercise helps people manage stress.
Get a good night's sleep. Getting enough sleep helps keep your body and mind in top shape, making you better equipped to deal with any negative stressors.
Stress and eating
We seek chocolate, ice cream or napoleans, scientists have discovered, not just because they taste good. It's actually the body's attempt to stop the runaway machine of stress. But seeking a long-term solution in comfort food—rather than fixing the source of the stress or your relationship to the source of the stress—is going to be bad for you.
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