Stress
Joe says “I never feel stress. I am always on cloud 9. Except when my friend Madi comes around. I get really stressed because she never lets me get my work done, so I always get my work done late.” What would you recommend for Joe to do?
Tell Madi that she is distracting and he needs his space to study. Maybe try a new study space!
Marshmallow says “ I find myself recently getting very irritable around my friends. I am usually a really fun person. I'm not sure what happened.” What would you say to Marshmallow?
Talk to OMBUDS about your feelings, or contact CAPS depending on the severity
Mark says “I broke my leg in the gym last year, so now whenever I go near a gym, I get really anxious. I never want to step into a gym ever again. But I feel down whenever I don’t go.” What alternate things or resources could you suggest?
Talk through it with a friend or you could go to a Let’s Chat session with CAPS
Mike says “I have my breaks all planned out. I usually have 1 day to do my thing then another to just do homework.” What would you suggest/say to him?
Perhaps try the ASC to get coaching on how to better help
Ally says “I feel as though my professor is singling me out in comparison to the group. This makes me feel really bad.” What would you say?
Academic advisor, OMBUDS, RA
Sam says “I am currently so over my head with homework and I don't see it getting better.” What would you say to him?
How are your stress levels on a scale of 1-10? What do you do or where would you go for help? What do they already know?
Todd says, “I never feel good anymore, I have just learned to accept that I will always feel down.” What are some strategies or resources you can tell him to help get out of that mindset?
CAPS “Let's talk” sessions, friends and family.
Vivan says “I love studying so I get really into it. Especially near midterms and finals. However, when I have to go back home, I find myself not motivated anymore. I want to go to the gym, but it's just so hard.” What would you say or do to help Vivan with her problem?
Make a planner, stick to that plan, talk to a nutritionist, CAPS?
Lilly says “I hate taking breaks. I love just doing all of my homework in 1 sitting for like 3-5 hours. I feel more accomplished, but I do get burnt out.” What could you suggest to Lilly to do?
ASC for the time management and maybe adding in planned break time could help.
Steven says “I just moved here from far away and I miss my parents.” What would you recommend for Steven to do or go to?
Suggest them join clubs, sports and go to events around campus. If the scenario is serious enough, then CAPS would be a good resource.
Richard says “Every morning, I always feel the need to throw up. I have so much on my plate.” What would you say?
What are some strategies that you use to help combat stress? Perhaps think about going to the student health center or CAPS to talk through their feelings
Stella says “I studied so hard for one of my Math exams yet I got a C. This is really getting me down.” What would you say to Stella or do?
Go to the academic success center, office hours to talk with the teachers or if its serious enough, CAPS.
Charlie loves to exercise but he overworks his body to the point of exhaustion. He finds himself falling into a negative headspace because of that. What would you suggest?
CAPS, RA, Family
Chris says “ I have a really big Coding exam on Friday, and I am having a hard time with breaks. I love taking breaks, but I find myself dead scrolling on Instagram.” What would you say to Chris or do to help him improve his scrolling habit?
Set a timer on your phone and put it away for a while. Also, stretching, going for a walk or getting some fresh air could be good!
Pam says “When I'm not perfect, I go crazy. I need to be perfect at all costs.” What would you say to Pam?
HP perfectionism events, CAPS if serious enough
Aria says “Groceries are going to be tight this next month and I am very stressed about that.” Where would you recommend them?
Connect them with foodshare and other resources on campus. Also the public market bus could be a great option for lower cost veggies and
Jason says “I notice my friend is not responding to my messages anymore and I am getting concerned.” What would you say to them?
Maybe pay a visit to the person or talk to some of their other friends. You could send in a Tiger Concern report as well.
Mindy loves to exercise however, she feels fatigued very easily whenever she runs.This affects the rest of her day because she feels like this should be easy for her. What would you tell Mindy?
For fatigue, the student health center or a nutritionist. Depending on the severity, CAPS could be of use.
Sherlie says “I often find myself having trouble distinguishing my school life between my personal life. Everything seems to blend.” What are some suggestions you could give to her?
Use the ASC for time management or boundary setting.
Charlie says “I used to love my roommate, but now they don’t talk to me and avoid me at all costs.” What would you recommend Charlie to do?
OMBUDS, friends or an on-duty RA
Mary says “School is starting to pick up, but the weather outside is so bad to go to class.Therefore, I don’t want to go. But even that makes me stressed!.” What would you say?
Suggest the use of tunnels for the cold weather. In terms of the stress, introduce a stress management strategy.
Jenifier says that “I have lost a lot of weight because I seem to never want to get out of bed.” What would you say to her?
Nutrition services on campus to support healthy eating habits during depressive episodes.
“I come from a city and I walk everywhere but when I came to RIT, I struggled with getting the same amount of walking in weather it's snowing out or hot out. This makes me anxious.” Where would you suggest they go around campus?
Perhaps use the tunnels, or trails near campus. The outer circle is also a great place to walk. Talk to OMBUDS or friends about how you feel.
“I have been studying all week and I finally have a Sunday where I don’t have to do anything, except, I feel very guilty. I feel like I should be doing something. It messes with my weekend every time!” What would you say?
Depending on the severity, CAPS would be a good resource to go through. ASC could also help break up when you should be doing tasks so you don’t feel as guilty.
Rachel says “ I hate going to school. My teachers don’t teach well and I feel like i'm there for no reason. All I would like to do is sit at home or go on runs.” What would you recommend for Rachel to do?
Contact your academic advisor or friends in your class! Also, OMBUDS could be of help