<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt">It’s okay to ask for help. Did you know Eastern partners with the <span class="gmail-il">Health</span> and Wellness Center to provide medical services, behavioral <span class="gmail-il">health</span> services and counseling services to students? EOSC students in Wilburton, McAlester, Idabel and Antlers can use these services. To schedule an appointment, visit <a href="http://eosc.edu/health" target="_blank">eosc.edu/<span class="gmail-il">health</span></a> and complete the online appointment request form. Covered services are provided free of charge for students without <span class="gmail-il">health</span> insurance.   </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><font face="arial, sans-serif" color="#000000"><br></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><font face="arial, sans-serif" color="#000000">Sometimes stressful events can affect our <span class="gmail-il">health</span> 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.</font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><font face="arial, sans-serif" color="#000000"><br></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><font face="arial, sans-serif" color="#000000">The above practices can support you in balancing your mental and emotional <span class="gmail-il">health</span>, and give you strength and support.</font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><font face="arial, sans-serif" color="#000000"> </font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><b><u><font face="arial, sans-serif" color="#000000">Know the signs of stress in yourself and your loved ones:</font></u></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"></p><ul><li style="margin-left:15px"><font face="arial, sans-serif" color="#000000">Not sleeping or sleeping too much</font></li><li style="margin-left:15px"><font face="arial, sans-serif" color="#000000">No appetite or eating too much, even when you are not hungry</font></li><li style="margin-left:15px"><font face="arial, sans-serif" color="#000000">Experiencing an increase in headaches, muscle aches, frequent colds, and minor illnesses</font></li><li style="margin-left:15px"><font face="arial, sans-serif" color="#000000">Taking deep breaths and feeling slightly light-headed when you think about a situation you can’t control</font></li><li style="margin-left:15px"><font face="arial, sans-serif" color="#000000">Becoming frequently irritable, frustrated, angry, impatient, and/or anxious<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;line-height:normal"> </span></font></li><li style="margin-left:15px"><font face="arial, sans-serif" color="#000000">Having difficulty concentrating</font></li><li style="margin-left:15px"><font face="arial, sans-serif" color="#000000">Crying frequently or worrying excessively</font></li><li style="margin-left:15px"><font face="arial, sans-serif" color="#000000">Wanting to be alone most of the time</font></li><li style="margin-left:15px"><font face="arial, sans-serif" color="#000000">Having difficulty giving or accepting help</font></li><li style="margin-left:15px"><font face="arial, sans-serif" color="#000000">Feeling overwhelming stress that lasts more than a few days</font></li></ul><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><b><u><font face="arial, sans-serif" color="#000000">Here are some ideas to help you manage stress and cultivate mindfulness:</font></u></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"></p><ul><li style="margin-left:15px"><font face="arial, sans-serif" color="#000000">Take care of yourself. Get enough sleep, exercise, and eat <span class="gmail-il">healthy</span> meals.</font></li><li style="margin-left:15px"><font face="arial, sans-serif" color="#000000">Keep in touch with your family, friends and classmates. Ask how they’re doing and let them know you care.</font></li><li style="margin-left:15px"><font face="arial, sans-serif" color="#000000">Make time to give yourself a break.</font></li><li style="margin-left:15px"><font face="arial, sans-serif" color="#000000">Practice relaxation. There are many ways to do this: yoga, meditation, reading, listening to music, or going for a walk.</font></li><li style="margin-left:15px"><font face="arial, sans-serif" color="#000000">Avoid drugs and alcohol.</font></li><li style="margin-left:15px"><font face="arial, sans-serif" color="#000000">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.</font></li><li style="margin-left:15px"><font face="arial, sans-serif" color="#000000">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.</font></li><li style="margin-left:15px"><font face="arial, sans-serif" color="#000000">Focus on the positives. Try to focus on your strengths and the positive things around you.</font></li><li style="margin-left:15px"><font face="arial, sans-serif" color="#000000">Talk it out. If you’re struggling, talk to your family or friends, your medical provider, or a counselor about what you are experiencing.</font></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:arial,sans-serif">Here are some additional resources to help support you during challenging times.</span><br></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"></p><ul><li style="margin-left:15px"><a href="https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/" target="_blank"><font face="arial, sans-serif" color="#000000">National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)</font></a></li><li style="margin-left:15px"><a href="https://www.crisistextline.org/" target="_blank"><font face="arial, sans-serif" color="#000000">Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741</font></a></li></ul></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><div><table width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" bgcolor="#FFFFFF"><tbody><tr><td align="center" valign="top"><table align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width:640px"><tbody><tr><td align="center" valign="top" style="padding:15px 10px"><table width="100%" align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td align="center" valign="top" bgcolor="#083076" style="background-color:rgb(8,48,118);padding:1px"><table width="100%" align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td align="center" valign="top" bgcolor="#ffffff" style="border-radius:0px;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);padding:0px"><table width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" style="table-layout:fixed"><tbody><tr><td align="center" valign="top" style="width:618px"><table width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td align="center" valign="top" style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px"><a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001i5CC7I5UqguMIqnEbtEwYbyg829iWecrDrnlsu_uLhidsbqpDCWMukZSjC3pHmKwUyRfFNal0z0PNeIjcMNEYJgQQBfTmXtgb6SWdukM9GfkClXjakXLrSi3Q45Ir_ilu9lcaqS3Oq_TcTjjrpbhqA==&c=L3UyHMlVMZ9kA98IX6Oj1npUo4WDwasBD4m9irytanIuDA7R-HxL2A==&ch=imASJQe9eu_rK-OH3IxagkUeTnXJB6TJdDYklAdSt1yicqU2vK26zw==" target="_blank"><img width="618" src="https://files.constantcontact.com/e01c95c0201/9f535c34-c338-4ae9-ac5b-ba7a0f017192.png" alt="" style="display:block;height:auto;max-width:100%"></a></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" bgcolor="#5e81ca" style="background-color:rgb(94,129,202);table-layout:fixed"><tbody><tr><td align="center" valign="top" style="width:618px"><table width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="table-layout:fixed"><tbody><tr><td align="center" valign="top" style="text-align:center;font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:rgb(113,122,128);font-size:24px;line-height:1.2;display:block;font-weight:bold;padding:10px 20px"><p align="center" style="margin:0px"><span style="font-size:20px;color:rgb(255,255,255)">Feeling blue about the holiday season? You're not alone!</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="table-layout:fixed"><tbody><tr><td align="center" valign="top" style="width:618px"><table width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="table-layout:fixed"><tbody><tr><td align="left" valign="top" style="font-family:Arial,Verdana,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:rgb(87,87,87);font-size:12px;line-height:1.2;display:block;padding:10px 20px"><p style="margin:0px"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:15px">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. </span></p><p style="margin:0px"><br></p><p style="margin:0px"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-size:15px">Learn more about this presentation and register below!</span></p><p style="margin:0px"><br></p><p style="margin:0px"><span style="font-size:15px;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Hope to see you there! </span></p><p style="margin:0px"><span style="font-size:15px;color:rgb(0,0,0)"></span><span style="font-size:15px;color:rgb(8,48,118);font-family:Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;font-weight:bold"></span></p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table width="100%" border="0"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