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Posted by Deneb on December 1, 2007, at 23:31:02
I didn't study as much as I would have liked this weekend. I studied 3 hours basically.
I'm afraid of falling into old habits, the OD thing, skipping exams etc.
Pdoc away next week.
Posted by your#1fan on December 2, 2007, at 0:25:31
In reply to I'm getting scared, posted by Deneb on December 1, 2007, at 23:31:02
deneb do you have facebook?
man, i've been the exact opposite. OCD on studying because i cant feel i can study!
is it fear? with the classes
ODing? no no! whats going on?
Posted by Racer on December 2, 2007, at 9:50:14
In reply to I'm getting scared, posted by Deneb on December 1, 2007, at 23:31:02
Could you look at that as, if not black and white thinking, at least a very deep midnight blue and white thinking? Just because you didn't study as much as you wanted on one weekend, does not mean that you're falling back into the same patterns that led you to certain types of behavior in the past.
And even if you were falling back into that pattern, recognizing it allows you to do something about it. You can choose to put in more time this weekend studying, or you can accept that you won't do as well as you might have liked on your exam, or you could look for alternatives open to you which I don't know about.
Here's another thing, something an instructor of mine pointed out to the class recently -- if you're getting an A in the class, you probably don't have to knock yourself out at this point in the semester. She suggested that working hard the first six weeks gives you a little breathing room at this point in the term. (Naw, that one didn't help me, either -- who's satisfied with just an A, right?)
You've come so far, Deneb -- you're the brightest star in the sky, remember? This is a little set-back, not a sign that all that work is about to be undone. In fact, having recognized the beginnings of a pattern of behavior, you are perfectly positioned to show how much progress you've made -- but stopping the cycle, and starting a new pattern of behavior, a healthier, more adaptive coping strategy.
Good luck.
Posted by Phillipa on December 2, 2007, at 22:26:14
In reply to Re: I'm getting scared » Deneb, posted by Racer on December 2, 2007, at 9:50:14
Deneb I agree with Racer and you're brilliant. Phillipa
Posted by Deneb on December 2, 2007, at 23:05:31
In reply to Re: I'm getting scared » Deneb, posted by Racer on December 2, 2007, at 9:50:14
Thanks Racer. I managed to study 2 more hours this weekend, so that's 5 hours.
Tomorrow I will study at least 2 hours. I think I will be OK if I study consistently from now on. My exam is Dec. 13th.
I find I study better when I'm away from home. I'm going to go to the Tim Hortons across the street to study when it's late.
Posted by llurpsienoodle on December 3, 2007, at 19:00:14
In reply to Re: I'm getting scared, posted by Deneb on December 2, 2007, at 23:05:31
how's timmies?
do you get decaf or regular?
donut?
-Ll
Posted by Deneb on December 5, 2007, at 0:09:01
In reply to Re: I'm getting scared » Deneb, posted by llurpsienoodle on December 3, 2007, at 19:00:14
I got decaf with milk. No donut for me.
I really need to study. I should force myself up early tomorrow to study.
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