Your symptoms of anxiety, insomnia, loss of appetite, and fatigue could be due to a variety of physical or psychological problems. You would do best to consult with your GP for medication. Meanwhile if these problems are recent (less than 2 weeks) you could try some health-promoting lifestyle measures Behavioural Assertiveness - claim space and environment for yourself Time management - especially with a view to focus on doing things you find rewarding Recreation and social activities - essential for maintaining concentration, and motivation. Should be programmed daily in small quantities Physical measures Nutrition - don’t skip meals. Eat plenty of fruit and coloured vegetables Exercise - the amount can be varied. Incorporate some stretching exercises and some aerobics like skipping or same place jogging. Relaxation - use a muscle relaxation technique or any form of meditation that doesn t take more than a few minutes Sleep hygiene - for adequate, predictable and refreshing sleep (http://bit.ly/sleep-hygiene) Cognitive and emotional measures Cognitive restructuring - see the stress as a means not an end. Keep in mind the ultimate goal you are working towards. Stress inoculation - explore the worst case scenario - is it that bad? If these measures do not help, then you should consult your GP for further advice and medication