Dreams Essay, Research Paper

Monday

Stressor.

My Java class assignment due by midnight tonight and I have not started it yet.

Stress Response.

Psychological

Cognitive: Questioned my programming ability

Emotional: Worry I would fail out

Physical: Bite fingernails

Behavioral: Work slower than normal

Tuesday

Stressor.

Chemistry Lab for Wednesday class is still not done.

Stress Response.

Psychological

Cognitive: Questioned my reason for being here (Kettering)

Emotional: Worry I would fail out

Physical: Bite fingernails, and pace room

Behavioral: Work slower than normal, and repeatedly stop to eat.

Wednesday

Stressor.

Calculus Exam taken in morning without any studying.

Stress Response.

Psychological

Cognitive: Questioned my reason for being here (Kettering), and thinking of taking Calc 1 at GRCC

Emotional: Worry I would fail out and parents be disappointed

Physical: Bite fingernails

Behavioral: Work slower than normal, tap finger on desk, sit and stare

Thursday

Stressor.

Calculus Exam back have to see grade.

Stress Response.

Psychological

Cognitive: Might as well start sleeping in.

Emotional: MAJOR stress, feeling stupid

Physical: Bite fingernails

Behavioral: Sleep

Friday

Stressor.

School this whole week

Stress Response.

Psychological

Cognitive: I too stupid to go here drop and go somewhere else

Emotional: Sad and feeling inadequate

Physical: Pace awaiting nighttime

Behavioral: To be frankly honest: alcohol, sex and loud music. PARTY.

Most Common Stress Response:

Biting finger nails, and doubting my self. All of my stress is dependent on this school and my lack of motivation and will-power to force myself to study and do homework.

Main Coping Method:

My main coping method is parties on the weekends to relax. This involves smoking and drinking. I do not smoke a lot nor do I drink to get drunk just enough to almost relax. These are probably not the most productive coping methods but I feel they work the best for me out of the ones I do use.

New Techniques:

Recreational Center is something I have been trying. Working out, running, playing sports and hitting the speed bag (boxing). I want the school to get a body bag to help relieve stress even more. Nothing better than aggressive stress relief. Knowing that at the end of the day I can hit something as hard and as much as I want may delay my stressor reaction long enough to have some fun with it. Or maybe calm down.