Healthy Ways to Cope with Stress

Feeling emotional and nervous or having trouble sleeping and eating can all be normal reactions to stress. Here are some healthy ways you can deal with stress:

• Take care of yourself:

1. Eat healthy, well-balanced meals

2. Exercise on a regular basis

3. Get plenty of sleep

4. Give yourself a break if you feel stressed out

• Share your problems with others. Discuss how you are feeling and coping with a parent, friend, counselor, doctor, or pastor.

• Avoid drugs and alcohol. These may seem to help, but they can create additional problems and increase the stress you are already feeling.

• Take a break. If news events are causing your stress, take a break from listening or watching the news.

• Recognize when you need more help. If problems continue or you are thinking about suicide, talk to a psychologist, social worker, or professional counselor.

*Center for Disease Control and Prevention

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