How do I manage to stay calm until I get my college admission letters???
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Find something to do to keep your mind distracted and not thinking about the letters. You can start a jigsaw puzzle with friends, rent all the movies you haven't seen, have some outdoor fun (frisbee, skating, etc).\n\nRelax and think positively. College is just another step in life, and, contrary to popular belief, it does not define your life (personally or professionally).
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well i know others say think of someone but actually for me its easier to write a bs paper anyway. pick someone like your parents, older sibling or someone who is doing good in their life. if its true or not start off by explaining what they do that is so great in your eyes that they have caused you to follow in their foot step. talk about how if you get "down" or "unmotivated" what they do to you to pick you back up. maybe bs and say something like you didnt want to go to college but because of them and the goals they have accomplished gave you the drive to keep going. \njust dont stress and make up stuff as you go along. (no one will know if it is true or not) hope i helped...good luck
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Maybe you should have a sit down with the parental units and tell them that this isn't working and you don't know what will help, but having people coming and going and etc isn't helping either.\nThen, suggest a quiet area other than your room in the house to study.  A well lit area with a radio.  Radio turned on to soft music, not the type you're listening to every day, will help relax the body and let you learn.  Proven fact that easy listening makes the body more receptive to new thoughts.  \nHave something to drink, so you're not getting up all the time, some snaks, nothing great, just pretzels or something, again so you don't have to get up.  Keep the room the right temp, not too hot and not too cold...unless you are doing a last minute cram session and then a really cold room helps.\nTry getting up early in the morning instead of the night before.  Get up early in the morning before anyone else does and study then....\nGood luck, you really have to give it more attention in order to accomplish your goals.  You can do it, just communicate with the family and tell them the issues.
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Well I have the same problem, when it come to taking any type of test or exam, I freeze up.  I have found that studying with a friend or reading the questions and answers and recording them onto a tape and listening to the really helps.  My parents were not so understanding about it and put me on antidepressants, which did not help.  You just have to have faith in yourself and know that your parents are behind you 100%.  Hope it helps.
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u need to sit down and think about it.  think of something dat u would do that will calm ur nerves and help u relax.  and if u can do this, w/o expending too much energy.  dats a gift that u have that u can keep doing, and w/ that gift.  that should help u reach contention.  and once ur content, share ur gift to the world!  then u can be happy ;)
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I tend to have the same problem. Assignment is due and I'm off shopping, hanging out. Things I know I shouldn't do but by the time I realize that it is due like within 24 hrs I get in this mode of work. Lol. I usually put off writing essays till the last minute and so far I have done pretty well. \n\nEnjoy yourself for the time being, relax then when you feel that your mind is ready start studying away.\n\nGood luck.
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If at all possible, find a place away from home to study -- a change of scenery can help you focus on the task at hand.  Even if it's quiet at home, it might be hard to study because your environment will remind you of the stress that's going on.  \n\nAlso take time to deal with the emotions that you're feeling rather than trying to bottle them up (it never works).  It can be helpful to keep a journal, meditate, or just vent to a good friend.  If you try keeping it in, you will become preoccupied by it and will have difficulty focusing at school and when studying.\n\n4/5/06 Addendum:\nI just saw your extra notes and it sounds like you really are in a difficult situation.  First of all, don't feel responsible for the problem- I'm sure you didn't choose to have the physical challenges that limit you.  But understand that having a family member with special needs does add extra stress to a family.  You might want to suggest family counseling, or seek out other resources to help you find other means so you don't have to depend on family members so much.  Your school counserlors might be able to direct you to agencies that might be able to help.  Depending on your age and physical needs, the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation might help you get job training or at least might also know of other agencies to help you.\n\nIn the short-term, playing classical or other calm music while studying can help you tune-out whatever else is happening in the house (if possible, headphones are even better).  You may want to study at quieter time of the day, such as getting up a little before others in the morning so you can read in peace.  Never give up and in time you will succeed.
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I feel the same way!  I am a junior in college also.  I was so motivated before but have had to force myself to do things this semester.  I have a test this upcoming Wednesday and a presentation due next Wednesday.  Instead of studying or doing research, I am on Yahoo Answers!  To combat your problem, just force yourself to start working on the paper.  Once you get the ball rolling, you will find it gets easier.  Don't allow yourself to take a break unless you absolutely have to or you will just go back to procrastinating.  Good luck!
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Try some yoga or just breathe. Take it slow and start a study regime. Do things at a specific time and don't go off it. Feel confident that you know the info. . Whenever you don't know an answer go with your gut feeling. Take deep breathes whenever you feel like you're going to fail.\nGood luck and just breathe.
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hi...\n\nI feel expectations is the mother of all show downs or disappointments. Now that the event has been over, I mean your test has been over all that you need to do is understand that are you really answerable to all those who are watching you. I feel a big NO....its only your family that you need to be worried of. And am sure they know what efforts you've put in to the exams.\n\nBe calm, do what relaxes you more, keep moving in people that you love moving with. These are few tips that I can suggest,\n\nCheers!!!\n\nAnanth
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Study more and give me ten and we can all be happy. Seriously, I understand, you are just nervous. Buckle down and put your mind to it!\nGood Luck To You!
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You've never failed at anything so don't be afraid now.  Your anxieties are probably due to going out on your own and living away from your parents and family.  It's a great time to be your age, I mean being your age is great.  Live life to the fullest, get a little naughty and explore yourself and experiment -- that's what college is all about to be honest!\n\nDon't let your parents see this Answer!  Hehe.  Good luck to you.  Even if you decide not to be pre-med, Yale is a great school and you will be great.
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Be away from TV, Internet, Phones. For the time being forget about you love (if at all there is any then..), do meditations for half an hour and prayer for an equal time. Recall all that were taught to you by your teachers from day one, find out where did you loose your concentrations and rectify them, spend at least two and a half hours continuously on your studies..then take some rest (No TV, Radio, Net etc during your rest time)...eat tasty but good foods, forget market, garden etc etc...Don't look in the matters of others including your parents (whether they are going to market or fighting each other!!). \n\nStudy....Study...Study ...., In the morning time don't miss your morning walk...do some skipping now and then, think of studies alone even during sleep....\n\nALAS!! THE RESULT HAS COME !!!!.....AND MY DEAR ONE HAS GOT MERRITT!!!!!! I want to hear this from you!\n\nAdvance Congratulations!
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don't pressurise u'r brain on the day before the exam.take as much rest as possible.just revise u'r formulae well.don't get tensed.stay cool.
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yea - yea. been there done that. \n\nin school my course work was c or less - my related labs were A's. Just could not take tests - the slightest distraction would throw me off. \n\ntry this: visit the classroom beofre the test to get used to the room - close your eyes and imagine your self taking the test and doing weell - think about how you feeel - think possitive thoughts. \n\nduring the test if you stress out - close you eyes and think of my massaging your breasts - just kidding ( jsut wanted to add some humor it helps ) \n\nCLose your eyes and think of white - like a white wall gently rub your eyes while closed to eliminate the stress. \n\nor alt. think about a waterfall - washign away the stress. \n\ngood luck - \nlet me know how your next test goes. I"M WILLING TO WAGER THAT YOU'LL DO GREAT \n\n(Stop a think about the email you will send to me and how excited you are feeling about passing your next test)
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The same type of thing happened to me my senior year.  I was an honor roll student with many AP classes.  I suffered from anxiety/depression problems which made it impossible for me to ever get to school on time.  My school's policy was that you were issued a detention every 3rd time you were marked late.  I had dozens of them.  Being late all the time was embarrassing and it added to the anxiety. I stayed home a lot to avoid more embarrassment and being "punished" for my lateness with even more detentions. \n\nOver the course of the year, I had accumulated over 30 absences (limit was 20) and many were unexcused.  No one had said anything to me about it until we were a few weeks away from graduation.  I was then told I would not be able to graduate and that if I wanted to, I needed to file some sort of appeal for a review board.  I threw a fit, threatened my guidance counselor that I would drop out (not recommended) and put in for the appeal.  The board accepted my appeal based on my good grades and the fact that I participated in many activities. I'm not saying that it's a solution, just that you should be able to appeal any decision that is made to hold you back or take away credit if it comes to that. You may not be as lucky as I was.  \n\nI would think that being able to provide a doctor's note should excuse some absences but that's usually only good for days that you have an actual doctor's appointment.  You may even want to look into getting some sort of letter from a doctor that explains the situation and what you're doing about it.  Also, see if you can set up a meeting with a guidance counselor involving your mom to try to work something out before it's too late.  The guidance counselor may know how to get around this if you have a medical/mental health problem that's keeping you from getting to school, especially if your grades are still good.  Do it as soon as possible.\n\nI don't know the story behind your nervousness problem but it sounds like you are either not taking any medication or else it's not working the way it should.  I'm not saying you have an anxiety disorder, just that it sounds like one.  This is a problem that may follow you for years if you don't do something about it soon.  I suggest you find professional help that works for you.  Breathing exercises are great IF THEY WORK and it sounds like this isn't really working well for you right now.  My mother did not want to believe that I needed anti-anxiety meds so I was never seen by a doctor.  The result was that I almost dropped out of high school, I did drop out of college and I've had a hard time keeping a steady job because of lateness or being "absent".  I am only seeking help now (I'm 28) and I wish I had been able to deal with this earlier because my life would have been a lot easier!
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chill kiddo!!....\n\ntake it easy...\n\nthink of it like dis...\n\nd sooner u give ur SATS ...d sooner ur done with it...\n\nthe sooner u can have fun!!