When it seems like you can't deal with things anymore, there is supposed to be a family member or a friend you can lean on.

With a nuclear family of six I don't usually run into any problems in that area.

However, I find it most unbelievable that when you are at your lowest point (or one of many) there is always someone else who needs to lean on you.

It makes you wonder how much they really care or notice when you are completely demoralized and all they can think about is that pat on the back that they need.

With third quarter ending, the year rounding up, and all the tests and papers that go along with it, I can't think of many people who aren't beginning to be stressed out, including myself.

I hope that after X number of years at Uni we have all learned to deal with stress properly. I understand how good it feels to release your problems around someone who you think cares, but when that person has numerous problems of her own that you don't seem to care about, it's not a good idea.

With all of the stress relieving that you plan on doing with friends and family make sure you are considerate of what they are going through, too.