Stress Center Peer Support

Hi everyone,

I've been doing so well in the program. I even weaned off medication. However, I'm in graduate school (83 days till graduation) and I'm starting to feel a lot of anxiety over my midterm, my upcoming certification exam, finding a job, etc. So much so, that I am having many symptoms return. I believe I am dealing with the symptoms however. Last night, for instance, after reading for most of the day I couldn't fall asleep readily (I laid there for an hour and a half) because I felt keyed up. So I decided to listen to my relaxation cd and it really helped. I fell asleep without issue after that. This morning I woke up and read Chapter 9 in my workbook (which I really feel I don't have time for, but I have so much anxiety right now, I'm making it a priority) and did a couple of action assignments. I'm feeling fine this morning. I'm going to exercise then go to clinical. I'm being observed today, but I'm not really worried about that. I'm worried about all these tests. There's so much to remember. There is no way I can remember it all! That's the perfectionist in me. How do I find a happy medium. I could use some advice. Oh, by the way I'm a nurse practitioner student if that helps.

Deborah

You have demonstrated that you know how to LIVE the program...good! Just keep doing that. You remembered to take care of yourself with the relaxation tape...how about exercise? You remembered that taking Action makes a difference and you did that-good. How about the way you speak to yourself-when know one is looking. Do you build yourself up or tear down?

"I am a good student. I know how to study and I prepare well. Nothing in my history proves to me that I have any legitiment concerns. I will prepare as I always do and do my best. That is all I would ask of others and I am my best friend, therefore, I can ask no more of myself."

I beleive in you, Carolyn