sex and lots of it... cure ya right up!

God's gift to mankind, I say!

 

That was deep Dave!

I agree with you.

 

Awesome stuff David.

I agree 120%.. Everything was well put.

 

I often question the person who said college life is easy.
Anxiety and stress are a bad mix! Take some time out each day for yourself; even 15 minutes will do.
Some "you" time will help to relax, and regroup your thoughts. You don't have to do anything special.
It could be just hanging out in a quiet place having a nice daydream, or with some friends.
Anything to get your mind off of the pressures around you.

Set boundaries with the people around you that demand more of you than you can give.
Politely let them know that you have to focus on your school work, or whatever it is that requires your attention.
Everyone has their limits, but no one can know what your limit is unless you tell them.

It also seems like your doubting yourself. I'm not sure what school is it you go to, or your major...
But, people don't just go to college with the hopes that they will do poorly.
You've made it to the point you are at now, and I'm confident in your ability to succeed.
Close your eyes and picture yourself nailing that final with an A+, walking across the stage at your commencement ceremony; throwing your cap high in the air, and landing that sweet job!
If you can see it, you CAN do it! It's also a good technique to refocus yourself.

Like others have said; if you don't like your current job get a new one.
Easier said then done? Does your school have a career placement office?
If so go talk to one of the advisors, they are there to help you get a job; whether it be before or after graduation.
I've found them to be extremely resourceful!

As for the girlfriend, well this is a 2 for 1...
Ask the cute single girl (every class has at least one I'm sure) if she'd like to meet you in the library to help you study.
Study groups are a great way to relax, have fun, and most importantly learn!

I'd also like to add that setting goals for yourself is great! Just make sure you take little steps, instead of leaps to get across the finish line.
After all you don't want to get there and be too exhausted to reap your rewards.

I wish you the best of luck, from college student to college student!

 

In all seriousness, Panda - you need to learn to compartmentalize this list. The weight of this can seem daunting, but in the right perspective, it really isn't.

Try this make 3 lists - Immediate, Moderate, and Long Term

That may be over simplifying it a bit - but as far as I can see, and I may be wrong, the lack of sleep is your only immediate issue. Correct that and alot of this crap will not seem as overbearing as you see them.

Chin up, m'boyo, tis the season in all and keep smiling - live up to your namesake, Panda - be mellow and eat bamboo leaves

 

I do yoga... Ashtanga yoga. That, and try to keep focused on the outcome, not the problems I have to overcome to reach any given outcome. The problems are a given, keep your eye on the future. Fall down 7 times-get up 8 times. You gotta keep going or you start to downard-spiral, and that is VERY hard to pull yourself out of. When you start to feel overwhelmed, call a friend and talk out your issues (PM sent)...

 

my skool had a bunch of chix from sum group walk around the dorms asking wut people do when they're stressed out. they then gave each person a couple of condoms and told us to use them after the exams. isn't SUNY Binghamton a great skool? lol. and im basically in the same situation as u man. funding parents and all that other stuff. well idk wut year ur in but im a sophomore and i try to think about now instead of the future. i kno it's hard but if u dont' do good now u won't have the future u would want. also i feel much better after a very long drive. driving has always been able to take my mind of things. i should be a taxi driver lol. hope u get better man. and no matter wut u do, stay away from heart problems and don't take too many pills.

 

thanks for all ur advice

well i talked to a psychiatristand she said i have some kind of anxiety disorder
and i need to go in a few more times to see wat really goin on

 

Good luck with everything - hope you get to feeling better soon.

I can get really stressed out about things, as well. I don't think I've ever had an anxiety attack, but I sometimes wonder how far off they are. Sometimes, it's just really nice to have somebody to talk to about things.

 

hang in there panda.

have you ever considered writing in a journal? write something every day, but only something that's good and positive. the glass can be half full just as easily as it can be half empty, you just gotta look at it from the other side of the kitchen table.