I'm sure I'm not the only one here who's feeling the pressure to revise and do well in exams at the moment. I'm doing A Levels, and my university place is resting on these grades, so if I don't make it I'm going to be devastated because I got an offer from the one course I really want to do, and I've never wanted something so badly! So if anything I'm putting the pressure on myself.
As a result I've been feeling so stressed and worn out from exams. I have revised almost non-stop, as much as I can physically manage to do. I have barely even cut this week because everytime I start I feel guilty that I'm wasting time not revising and put away the blades!
But today I put them in my pocket and took them in my exam with me, just because it was reassuring to have them there. I wasn't planning on using them cos I knew I wouldn't have time.
Anyway it's not been easy because I can't even get rid of stress by cutting anymore. I've still got two weeks left and can't take much more of this constant worrying! Are there any ways I could make this less stressful?
Hey, I'm in the middle of GCSEs and know I'll be utterly destroyed if I don't get my 10 A*s so I can understand some of what you're feeling. I know how pressuring other people can be and how much pressure you can put on yourself. It's important to remember that, as important as revision right now is, you're only finishing off what you've been doing for the last two years.If you've got four good solid walls for a house, it's not too much extra effort to put the roof on. I was so cruel to myself in my mocks, working late and stuff but in the end, it's more important for you to be well-rested, well-fed and heathy: you can't do an exam if you're exhausted. Don't be so hard on yourself, you're only human after all. I know how important this is for you but be realistic about your body's own limits. If you take an hour to relax, will it honestly mean the difference between a B and an A? Give your body and mind the chance to recover or you'll be so mentally and physically tired that, however much you know, you wont be able to perform to your full potential.
Just imagine how good you'll feel when you get your results knowing that you did what you did without self harm though it was the hardest few weeks of your life. Knowing that you got through it.
Best of luck and make sure you enjoy yourself this summer!!
Pm anytime,
Naomi
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I agree with what's been said above to be honest...
also, could you maybe get some friends together and do some sort of study group thing? they tend to be less stressfl, but very productive
I agree with what's been said above to be honest...
also, could you maybe get some friends together and do some sort of study group thing? they tend to be less stressfl, but very productive
I'm not really in touch with any friends at the moment, I'm going through a difficult time with most of my relationships...
And Naomi, I can tell you are really intelligent, and you'll do really well even if you don't get 10 A*s! Good luck. Thanks for the advice, yeah I kind of know 1 hour doesn't make that much difference but it doesn't stop me constantly worrying. I just want to get these exams over with, and skip ahead to results, how cruel is it that they make you wait til middle of August! I know I'm just going to be anxious for all those weeks I have to wait.
Urgh, I know, results day is so stupid - how long does it take to mark the papers?! It can't be that difficult... The thing is not to worry after the exams but to really enjoy yourself as much as possible, after all: NO MORE REVISION!!!! =)
Naomi
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hope
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most beautiful bird
in the sky
I'm the same! I'm no way going to get the grades for Uni. I've decided that already. I've had two exams and they both went horribly. I'm in tears over the whole thing and I don't think I could be anymore stressed if I tried!
Anyways...I don't really have any advice except just think...in two weeks *ish* it will all be over. And don't worry about results day. Forget about it until nearer the time! Enjoy all this free times :).
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I know exactly how you feel, I need my grades for Uni too, but I've become all consumed in SI again recently, and I have no concentration for revision. The stress is way too much at this time of year. I'm sure you'll do well though, it sounds like you're working hard. Just chin up, and keep focused on the goal ahead of you - getting into your Uni! Plus the summer after exams! :) xxx
i know how you feel though i dont have a university place resting on my grades this year - im taking a third year to ease the pressure if i fail i can resit next year but i am still applying pressure klike my life depends on it
i did the same as you today -0 i took a razor into the exam but then i had to be supervised cause i took the test earlier than the rest of my class so i kept it with me and took it with me to the 2 afternoon exams - it was reassuring like you said
and through its stressful i think its good that you keep busty and dont cut i find exams are safer cause i cant stop revising
but donth think you've failed think positive about them i find it kinda works if you think i know what i am doing i have done practises a hundred times before
*hugs*
good luck with the A levels
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i know how you feel though i dont have a university place resting on my grades this year - im taking a third year to ease the pressure if i fail i can resit next year but i am still applying pressure klike my life depends on it
i did the same as you today -0 i took a razor into the exam but then i had to be supervised cause i took the test earlier than the rest of my class so i kept it with me and took it with me to the 2 afternoon exams - it was reassuring like you said
and through its stressful i think its good that you keep busty and dont cut i find exams are safer cause i cant stop revising
but donth think you've failed think positive about them i find it kinda works if you think i know what i am doing i have done practises a hundred times before
*hugs*
good luck with the A levels
Thank you that's so reassuring! I am hoping my exams have gone well so far, I have two more to go, 6 days between each of them, so that gives me a bit of time, and hopefully I won't be as pushed as this week. :)
I took a night off tonight, but ended up cutting and now I have some of the most horrid marks on my arm, I should be used to seeing them by now but somehow every time I look at them I feel really sad because it just looks worse every time. Last week I even ruined my 'clean' arm, which I've just given up on now. I'm not even trying to quit but at this rate I'm never going to get to the point where I even feel ready to try. :(
*hugs*
its good you have 6 days between them
anmd btw you remind me alot of myself i ruined my clean arm to like 2 weeks ago glad i wasnt the only one to have a cutting arm and a clean arm
stay positive about the exams and dont get to stressed over revising take it easy and you will be okay :)
*squishes*
The Soul Would Have No Rainbows If The Eyes Had Shed No Tears
[Laurel Burch]
Believe in yourself and your dreams. For when you do. You can achieve anything!
*hugs*
its good you have 6 days between them
anmd btw you remind me alot of myself i ruined my clean arm to like 2 weeks ago glad i wasnt the only one to have a cutting arm and a clean arm
stay positive about the exams and dont get to stressed over revising take it easy and you will be okay :)
*squishes*
Aw thanks, this makes me feel much better, thank you for being so helpful and reassuring *hugs*
I know how you're feeling right now!
I have to get my Uni grades too - and I'm SO scared. If I don't get in, I just don't know what I'll do!!
And this year has been SUCH a tough one, and so much of my work has got pushed aside as a result and I'm not doing as well as I should... and I constantly feel as though I'm not living up to what I should be capable of, because I'M NOT.
I'm trying SO HARD not to harm, because I know deep down that it really isn't productive. Tempory calm, but then replaced by shame and and even more anxiety, NOT what I need!
Just stay focussed, but remember you need to remain mentally healthy, too! Take breaks and get enough sleep. Don't be too hard on yourself - stay positive!
Good luck
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I know how you're feeling right now!
I have to get my Uni grades too - and I'm SO scared. If I don't get in, I just don't know what I'll do!!
And this year has been SUCH a tough one, and so much of my work has got pushed aside as a result and I'm not doing as well as I should... and I constantly feel as though I'm not living up to what I should be capable of, because I'M NOT.
I'm trying SO HARD not to harm, because I know deep down that it really isn't productive. Tempory calm, but then replaced by shame and and even more anxiety, NOT what I need!
Just stay focussed, but remember you need to remain mentally healthy, too! Take breaks and get enough sleep. Don't be too hard on yourself - stay positive!
Good luck
That sounds just like me! It's awful the pressure to get those grades. Good luck with all your exams, sounds like you're finding it hard too, let's both be positive, we can't think about failing before we've even done the exams!
