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Self-Help

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What can I do right now?

While you are in the process of scheduling ongoing individual counseling, here are some things you can do to alleviate stress.

Sleep Trouble

Whether you struggle to fall asleep when you get into bed or wake up in the night and find it difficult to go back to sleep, the solution often lies in establishing healthy sleep habits, known as “sleep hygiene”.

Alcohol and Other Drugs

The drug and alcohol resources provided here are designed to support students in managing and overcoming substance use challenges.

Anxiety and Stress

While some anxiety may be beneficial, such as worry about a test that motivates dedicated study time, those with anxiety disorders experience anxiety that is intense and causes significant distress.

Study Skills/Time Managament

Avoidance is the most challenging obstacle to building time management skills, but incorporating small habits gradually can make a big impact on your ability to optimize your time.

Self-Care and Coping

Engaging in self-care improves resilience against stress and other negative experiences. Self-care acts may be small or large, and there are many different types of self-care to consider depending on your individual needs.

Depression

Depression is more than just feeling sad. It drains your optimism, energy, and drive. It can seem like there’s no way out. But no matter how bad you feel, there’s always hope. Read on to learn about coping skills and support available to you.

ADHD

ADHD can make it difficult to stay on top of things, especially complex tasks that require organization, planning, and sustained focus. But there are many things you can do to help yourself manage symptoms and stay focused.

Adjustment and Homesickness

Adjusting to a new environment can be difficult and takes time. Here are some ways to support your adjustment to university life and cope with experiences of homesickness.

Bipolar Disorder

The extreme highs and lows of bipolar disorder can interfere with your relationships and disrupt your daily life. With treatment, support, and good coping skills, you can keep symptoms manageable.

Grief and Loss

Grief is the anguish experienced after a significant loss. Grief may include physiological distress, anxiety, confusion, yearning, dwelling on the past, or apprehension about the future. 

Sexual Assualt and Domestic Violence

Resources for sexual assault, stalking, and domestic violence include confidential helplines, access to emergency shelters, and legal advocacy which provide crucial support and assistance to survivors. 

Eating Disorders

Are you worried that someone you know has anorexia, bulimia, or another eating disorder? These resources can help you support yourself, a family member, or friend.

The following resources were designed to provide the University of Oklahoma's students, faculty and staff with information that may help enhance their functionability. This information is not intended replace professional counseling, rather it is designed to help educate the reader concerning possible areas in which they may be experiencing some distress. Additionally, links on our website are not meant to imply an endorsement by OU or the UCC.