Posted 2/6/2013 9:23 PM (GMT 0)
Hi laurel and welcome.
First of all, I am so sorry to hear about you mom's passing. I lost my father at a young age, and it is extremely difficult., I know.
Give yourself time, space and lots of permission to go at your own pace and simply do your best. It may seem like your exams are the most important thing in the universe at this moment...but in the big picture? You and your health are!
Yes, it is good to study and be prepared. It is important to work to the best of your ability...but you need not worry yourself into feeling sick, or overly stressed. When all is said and done, if you have given it a solid effort...then whether of not you made perfect scores matters not.
You have recently gone through so much, so cut yourself some slack and be gentle with you.
Study for as long as your concentration allows, then take some time to decompress. Go back to it only if you feel up to it...otherwise, give yourself rest, and resume whenever you can.
Taking care of yourself mentally and physically is priority number one.;)
Keep talking with us...we are here to listen and help!
Scaredy Cat