[Eoscstudents] Stress and the Holiday Blues

[EOSC News]

It’s okay to ask for help. Did you know Eastern partners with the Health and
Wellness Center to provide medical services, behavioral health services
and counseling services to students? EOSC students in Wilburton, McAlester,
Idabel and Antlers can use these services. To schedule an
appointment, visit eosc.edu/health and complete the online appointment
request form. Covered services are provided free of charge for students
without health insurance.


Sometimes stressful events can affect our health and well-being. Increased
anxiety, feelings of fear or discomfort, and heightened emotions are normal
reactions to a stressful situation. It’s always important to prioritize
your well-being, but it’s even more important during this busy time of busy
college schedules and the upcoming holiday season.


The above practices can support you in balancing your mental and emotional
health, and give you strength and support.



*Know the signs of stress in yourself and your loved ones:*


   - Not sleeping or sleeping too much
   - No appetite or eating too much, even when you are not hungry
   - Experiencing an increase in headaches, muscle aches, frequent colds,
   and minor illnesses
   - Taking deep breaths and feeling slightly light-headed when you think
   about a situation you can’t control
   - Becoming frequently irritable, frustrated, angry, impatient, and/or
   anxious
   - Having difficulty concentrating
   - Crying frequently or worrying excessively
   - Wanting to be alone most of the time
   - Having difficulty giving or accepting help
   - Feeling overwhelming stress that lasts more than a few days

*Here are some ideas to help you manage stress and cultivate mindfulness:*


   - Take care of yourself. Get enough sleep, exercise, and eat healthy
    meals.
   - Keep in touch with your family, friends and classmates. Ask how
   they’re doing and let them know you care.
   - Make time to give yourself a break.
   - Practice relaxation. There are many ways to do this: yoga, meditation,
   reading, listening to music, or going for a walk.
   - Avoid drugs and alcohol.
   - Focus on what you can control. Try to separate what you can control
   from what you can’t and let go of what you can’t control.
   - Keep things in perspective. Try to see things as ‘glass half full’ –
   if you expect things to go wrong or see things in a negative light, you
   will more likely feel stressed.
   - Focus on the positives. Try to focus on your strengths and the
   positive things around you.
   - Talk it out. If you’re struggling, talk to your family or friends,
   your medical provider, or a counselor about what you are experiencing.

Here are some additional resources to help support you during challenging
times.


   - National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
   <https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/>
   - Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 <https://www.crisistextline.org/>


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Feeling blue about the holiday season? You're not alone!

The holidays can be a joy-filled season, but they can also be stressful and
especially challenging for those impacted by mental illness. We want to
welcome you to our free lunch & learn on November 16th to discuss how to
prepare yourself for the upcoming holiday season.


Learn more about this presentation and register below!


Hope to see you there!


Registration Details
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Lunch & Learn: Preparing for Holiday Blues


DATE: Wed, November 16, 2022

TIME: 12:00-1:00 PM

LOCATION: Virtual (via Zoom)

Registration Deadline: Monday, November 14th


The Zoom link will be sent to all registrants on after registration closes.


If you have any questions, please respond directly to this email!
REGISTER
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