I had been trying to think of something to write about all day. I couldn't seem to figure out what I wanted to write. There are so many topics in this world, why couldn't think of just one??
It occurred to me that I fried my brain because of all my studying and stressing this week. Aha! I've found my inspiration! I thought, "I'm gonna write about how lucky I am I didn't have a mental breakdown." And so begins my story...
Two words: Finals Week. The time most college students dread. I am lucky that I am still in high school (graduating in June) and I only was able to take 2 courses.
One of those courses, was an easy pass class. I went to class Tuesday, took the final and had some food. You're probably questioning the food part, my teacher thought it would be great if we had a potluck. It was great, a great end to a great class.
My second course, General Psychology. Dear God, this is why I almost had a mental breakdown. I was taking it as an online course, so as long as I took the e-Final by Friday I was in the clear. I studied hard, I made myself retake every practice test, every source I could get my hands on for the course.. I studied and reviewed it. I kept having to take breaks because my head would stop working, so I'd stop, nap, or play a video game.
I decided that I was ready to take my final yesterday. I swear to you, I almost had a panic attack, I was sorta hyperventilating, pacing back and forth. "God, did I study enough? I need to study more. No, wait... Maybe I studied too much! God, I don't want to blank out! Wait.. Did I really cover everything I needed to? Dammit!"
Those thoughts and more were rushing through my head a million miles per second. I was on my way to a mental breakdown.
This is where I say, Thank God for Parents! My dad could tell I was major-ly stressing. He told me to calm down, and I explained to him what was going on in my head. He told me to take a break.
That was all I needed. I took about a two hour break. I took the final and bam! I got a 90.
Thank God I Didn't Have a Mental Breakdown
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That was an awesome article. I think the way you handle this situation was realistic and accurate. You knew that passing this final was an accomplishment and you did it. Great, rest my child, and look ahead to the other challenges. Blessings.
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