Stress Informative Essay

I. We have all had these feelings before. Anxious thoughts, a short temper, trouble sleeping and concentrating, a constant headache, your back and shoulders always hurting, you are stressed out.
II. Being a college student, we have all felt what it is like to be stressed at one time or another. In fact, many of us have probably stressed the thought of having to even give this speech.
III. I am sure we have all felt like there is not enough time in a day to get everything accomplished that we wanted.
A. According to NBC News, “One in five college students are constantly stressed.”
B. Being stressed out is something that comes very easily for me since I am a Pre-Nursing major, have two jobs, and am in a sorority.
C. I have done extensive

IV. According to the American Psychological Association, “Stress is often described as being overwhelmed, worried or run-down.”
a. Some causes of stress can be life changes, work, financial problems, relationship difficulties, and family.
V. The three main types of stress are Acute Stress, Episodic Stress, and Chronic Stress.
A. Acute Stress is a short-term stress that can occur when we have a paper to write, also known as a deadline to meet.
B. Episodic Stress would be described as a person who is constantly stressed out or worrying about everything.
1. A person with Episodic Stress would also overreact to situations and seem in a rush.
2. This kind of person takes on too much and is not able to be organized to deal with pressure and demand.
C. Chronic Stress is a type of stress that wears down a person and makes them believe there life is miserable.
1. According to the DIY Stress Relief article, “Two main causes of this kind of stress are poverty and a dysfunctional family.”
Connective: Now that you know more about what stress is, let’s talk about the effects stress has on the

Stress affects many Americans and is a serious issue that needs to be dealt with.
Connective: Now that I have informed you about how serious stress is, I am going to inform you of some ways that will help you mange your stress.
IX. According to the Daily Life, “There are four things you can do to manage your stress.”
A. The first thing is to make a list to help manage your stress. To help resolve problems, make a list of steps to fix the problem.
B. The second thing you can do would be to take a break. You can take a break by hanging out with your friends, listening to music, or taking a nap.
C. The third thing is to talk it out with your friends or family. Your family and friends can give you a different perspective on things when you talk to them about what is stressing you out.
D. The fourth thing is to realize the things you cannot control. Learn to take a few breaths and stay as calm as possible instead of getting worked up over the things you have no control over.
X. In closing, being busy college students our lives come with a lot of stress.
XI. Today I have informed you about stress by telling you what it is, the effects and harm it has on the body, and how to control stress with some simple