John Martin2 said:The most effective remedy for stress is probably just getting away for a few days. Ideally, go somewhere completely new to you. I've heard of royal jelly, but I'm not sure if it actually works. Personally, when I'm stressed, I find that traveling somewhere nice allows me to return feeling like a new person. You just have to leave your problems at home; if you spend your vacation dwelling on them, there's really no point in going. That's how it works for me, anyway. I'm not sure if this helps, but there it is...
From my experience—exactly the same, absolutely the best way to handle it.
A change of scenery, physically removing yourself from the "daily grind"—that’s what recharges the batteries and clears your head.
But if you're dealing with long-term stress—like right before every exam, or as you put it, being constantly tense and worrying about everything (maybe making a mountain out of a molehill? 😉)—then you need a more systematic approach. Perhaps talking to a therapist or, as was suggested, trying some relaxation techniques. You've probably been highly sensitive since you were a kid, haven't you?
crimsonhound80, which chronic physical conditions do you think manifest as stress?
I think some people are just naturally more sensitive, though a good checkup is never a bad idea...
Markoleo, are you even happy at your university? Do you really want to study this, or is that perhaps the actual root of your dissatisfaction?