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Breakdown at School

A_literal_rock
A_literal_rock

I’ve been dealing with school-related stress since at least the beginning of this year. Even a tiny drop in my grade freaks me out because I’m terrified of failing any class in any grade because I know how important my grades are now, especially for college and jobs. Today, I noticed that I have a “C” in one of my classes (which I normally have a very high grade in) and am now freaking out.


I know what I’m missing–which I need to complete and submit to fix my grade–but I’ve got so many other things to do, I’m afraid I won’t be able to do those things. I’m worried I won’t get anything done tonight just because I’m panicking so much, and can’t think straight enough to find an efficient way to manage everything. Normally, it’s easy for me; but right now, I can’t calm down.

Community LeaderMid
Mid
Stop thinking and start doing. Movement will help anxiety sensations disappear naturally fast. You will have to focus in the moment and do it.

Rather than feed the anxiety, feed the work and you'll get it done.

Best wishes.
Sparrow35
Sparrow35
Sounds like you are experiencing a great deal of pressure and put high standards on your academic achievement. This diligence and commitment to school has likely contributed to your successful grades, which you should be very proud of. With that said, there are times that we begin to buckle under our pressure, whether self induced or otherwise. This can be an extremely overwhelming feeling. I just wanted to take a moment to encourage you to take one thing at a time, often making a list of most important to least important tasks is helpful to de-clutter the mind. Try and do something to de-stress on a daily basis, each person has something different that helps them cope with life stress...find your thing and try to make some time for it daily...this is called self care, and may help you to cope with your anxiety. Best of luck to you as you work to bring that grade up, you are stronger than you think!
Brielle
Brielle
Relax and give yourself praise for the classes that you are doing good in. For the class that you're struggling in figure out your time management skills. You need to improve on some level, and freaking out isn't going to help. Instead of freaking out try study groups, office hours, tutoring. Try using all the resources in your surroundings to help you bring your grade up before the stress comes. School can be hard, but I have faith that you will bring up your grade.
Good Luck and Stay Positive!
nightingale77
nightingale77
Hi there, sorry you are going through a hard time. How long has this been going on?? Your feeling of anxiety - what usually trigger that? I have a GROUNDING exercise for anxiety that you might wanna try whenever you feel that way the next time.

1. Breathe deeply in through your nose and out through your mouth
2. Slowly look around you and find....
3. 5 things you can see
4. 4 things you can touch
5. 3 things you can hear
6. 2 things you can smell (or 2 smells you like)
7. 1 emotion you feel

I hope this will help you. Keeping you in my prayer. God bless!
A_literal_rock
A_literal_rock
Every one of these comments is extremely helpful! I came back here after a very similar situation to the one I was in at the time I made this post; I’m sure these will all be very helpful to me now in improving my situation at the moment. Thanks to all; bless all of you :)
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