Taking Control of Anxiety and Stress

Late night panic attacks became my normal until I learned three things that changed everything.

First, the 4-7-8 breathing technique. Inhale four seconds, hold seven,

exhale eight. It physically calms your nervous system. Second, I stopped trying

to do everything. Time blocking saved me. Thirty minute study chunks with ten

minute breaks. My grades actually improved. But here's what mattered most: reaching

out to campus counseling wasn't giving up, it was taking control. If you're drowning in assignments and

your chest feels tight constantly, that's your sign. Most universities offer free sessions.

You wouldn't ignore a broken bone. Your mental health deserves the same care.