Remark fuels anxiety

MissGigi

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Posted 3/12/2015 5:15 PM (GMT 0)

I have a big exam today. We are all stressing about it. I'm feeling really anxious and shaky, bathroom issues, feel like I'm gonna pass out, etc.

We (classmates) were talking about how hard the test is going to be. One of my classmates chimed in that it is University policy that if someone dies during the exam that everyone gets an A. Now, that is all I can focus on. I want to cry.

Scaredy Cat

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Posted 3/12/2015 6:49 PM (GMT 0)

Aw MG,

When we are anxious, even a dumb joke can get the best of us.

I remember that for awhile I couldn't tolerate a lot of things I would hear...that now would have no effect on me.

...but our filters get sensitive when we are overloaded with stress.:(

I hope that you can shake off this comment, that has no power over you whatsoever...they are just words...

Best of luck...you are going to do great on your exam!! ;)

S.C.

MissGigi

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Posted 3/12/2015 7:36 PM (GMT 0)

Thanks SC. I did ok on my exam. I had a panic attack before and rushed through it because I didn't even want to be in that room.

You're right though...the most harmless statements are amplified in this state of anxiety/stress. Any other time in my life I would have laughed about it with everyone else.

Rrakkma

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Posted 3/12/2015 11:50 PM (GMT 0)

Gigi I am glad you did ok and managed well in the exam <3

By the way, what kind of weird university policy is that?? xD
Such things might be better suiting in a Uni campus horror movie LOL

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