🏫 Campus Emergency Guide

School is where you spend most of your day. If pain strikes in class, dorm, or even during PE, it can be really tough! Don't panic - we've prepared this "campus survival guide" for you.

Xiao Yu's Experience:

"Once during math class, I suddenly felt such intense pain that I broke out in a cold sweat and couldn't concentrate at all. I didn't dare raise my hand to say anything, so I just had to endure it. Time felt like it was crawling by."

This is the reality for many students at school - we understand!

Classroom Emergency 3-Step Method

Step 1

Quick Assessment

Feeling a bit uncomfortable? Or already in significant pain?

Step 2

Discreet Self-Help

Adjust posture, deep breathing, gentle massage

Step 3

Seek Help

Signal teacher or ask classmate for help

Detailed Coping Strategies

Classroom Emergency Guide

Discreet Self-Help Techniques:

  • Adjust Posture

    Try leaning slightly forward or gently massage your lower abdomen

  • Deep Breathing

    Slow, deep breaths help relax tense muscles

  • Mental Distraction

    Try to focus your attention on the teacher's lesson

Seeking Help:

  • Signal Teacher

    If pain is severe, quietly signal the teacher that you need to go to the nurse's office

  • Ask Classmate for Help

    Briefly explain the situation to a close friend nearby and ask her to help inform the teacher

Dorm Pain Management

Heat Therapy

  • Hot water bottle: Classic and effective
  • Hot towel: Soak towel in hot water and apply
  • Electric blanket: Use briefly, ensure safety

Comfortable Positions

  • Curled side position: Like a shrimp, gently hugging abdomen
  • Knees up: Lie back, bend knees to chest
  • Use pillows: Place under abdomen or knees

Roommate Support

  • Share experiences: Care for each other, make brown sugar water together
  • Remind each other: Acupressure techniques
  • Emotional support: Understanding and companionship matter

PE Class/Sports Event Strategies

Teacher's Perspective:

"As teachers, we want to understand students' needs, but some students are too shy to speak up. If you can tell me you're not feeling well, I'll be more understanding and supportive."

Communication Strategies:

  • Communicate early: If period pain is severe, inform PE teacher in advance
  • Simple explanation: "I'm not feeling well today and may not be suitable for intense exercise"

Exercise Options:

  • Low-intensity exercise: Walking, light jogging, yoga, stretching can actually help
  • Avoid intense exercise: High-intensity activities may worsen pain

Exam Coping Strategies

When "Big Exam" Meets "Aunt Flo"

This situation is more common than you think! Advance preparation and calm response are key.

Pre-exam Preparation

  • Plan Ahead

    When predicting exam might coincide with period, communicate with parents and teachers about school policies

  • Careful Preparation

    Ensure adequate sleep and balanced nutrition, avoid staying up late and irritating foods, apply heat therapy before exam

  • Medication Preparation

    If doctor prescribed pain medication, follow instructions and test in advance to ensure no side effects

During Exam Response

  • Stay Calm

    Don't panic when sudden discomfort occurs, immediately raise hand to report to invigilator

  • Clear Communication

    Quietly explain discomfort, ask if you can take a brief break or go to restroom

  • Seek Help

    Ask about other emergency measures, most schools will provide humanitarian care

Campus Resources

  • Know in Advance

    Learn about nurse's office location, hours, and counseling room info at start of term

  • Seek Help Bravely

    When feeling unwell or emotionally down, actively ask teacher to go to nurse's office or counseling room

  • Professional Support

    School nurses and counselors are professional, will protect privacy and provide effective support

Campus "Secret Supply Station" and "Emotional Refueling Station"

Nurse's office provides temporary rest space and basic pain relief advice; counseling room helps process negative emotions and teaches relaxation and coping skills.

Personal "Emergency Kit"

Keep these small items ready - they can be lifesavers in critical moments

Mini heat patches/warmers

Apply to abdomen or lower back for instant warmth

Pain medication

Carry safe pain medication with parental consent and guidance

Hot water bottle

Communicate with school about using during particularly difficult periods

Small snacks

A piece of chocolate or small candy can help distract and provide energy

Important Reminder

Everyone's body is different, and pain tolerance and coping methods vary. The above suggestions are for reference only - the best approach needs to be discovered by yourself.

If your pain is very severe, affects normal study and life, or is accompanied by other abnormal symptoms, be sure to tell your parents and teachers promptly and seek professional medical help.

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