When you can't fall asleep at night or you keep waking up in the middle of the night, you have a low appetite, or increased crying for no reason, then you're showing signs that stress is getting out of control and it's to the point you need to reduce the stress in your life.

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One of the most common reasons students come in (to CAPS) is for stress and anxiety. There's this myth on campus that we only deal with very serious issues, but that's not really true. It's perfectly common and acceptable for students to come in with issues like becoming overwhelmed with stress.

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Research says getting regular exercise is one of the most effective ways to cope with stress. Getting seven to eight hours of sleep a night, staying away from drugs and alcohol and doing relaxing things every day even if it feels like you don't have the time are all ways students can prevent themselves from becoming too stressed.

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