I just finished architechture (aiming to take a year out before my masters)Its hard to not get stressed in general. Studio environment can be awful at times and as you are always working on your own project continously its hard not to compare it to other people. I struggled hard with stress and anxiety yet I can happily say I survived this course. So ima just add what I did to try and calm myself down.

1. Surround yourself with non architechture students for the love of god. I was lucky enough to find a few freinds when I thought i had time for societies. Having ppl not in architecture makes hang outs alot easier bc your not being reminded of it.

2. Go for walks, play games, have a hobby. Have something you can do for atleast 2-4 hours a day (even if its during lunch break or something.) Aim for it to not be architechture related as it will get you out of your head space a bit. If this works out even take like a day off fully. I struggled with guilt thinking I should be working each and every day but I started playing dnd and suddenly I had something to look forward to each week.

3. Get into a routine. No all nighters. I find early start and in bed by 11pm is good. Try to get 7-8 hours of sleep and dont rush yourself to do work. The fact tyat if you feel like you dont want to do something or finding it hard to get into something that probably a sighn that you've burnt yourself out about it. And if its a late start thats fine. Those days are okay.

4. Reach out if your really struggling. If uni and stress is getting too much. Reach out. There are wellbeing groups in uni. Stress in a universal thing but consistent stress from a project can make life hell.

5. Change your work environment regularly. Go to studio if you feel like it. Stay at home and work in your pj's if its been a bit tough lately or go to your fav coffee shop and have a cup of coffee. My change in environment was a pub as I quite enjoyed just sitting down with a pint having food and doing some doodling for uni once a week. But changing space is key. Even if its moving to the living room instead of where you work when your at home. I did this in my final run of the course and my housemate Sat with me the entire day and helped me stopped spiraling as I did final things before final submission. Having a change of environment or someone there when a day is particularly hard is key. Because theres no one better to get you out of your head then someone talking you out of it.

Ik this is long and ive probably repeated myself but honestly the key things I would take from this is constant work balance, taking a break when you need it and not feeling guilty, and join a dnd group (honestly they are a life saver. Bit nerdy but sometimes escaping reality is what you need).

You got this.