STUCK AND PANICKING!!!

By yrene

Sat, 24 Jan 2009
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Somehow, I seem to be stuck between two needs. First is the basic physiologic need, sleep. Second is the self-actualization, studying. I need to study but I need to have adequate sleep at the same time? I find it difficult to balance work and sleep sometimes, well actually all of the times. -sighs- If I find it difficult to balance sleep and study, how much more with an addition of a romantic relationship?

I have lots of projects to finish, deadlines to meet, surgical topics to review, and eight major exams to take. All I need is a cherry on top and I'm good to go. Wheeew.

Then the affilition in Manila comes as the ultimate stressor.. -sighs- I know I will get through with this. God has a plan for me, a plan not to harm me but to help me prosper. -prays-

Can anyone give me some advice? -gasps-

I really know that sleep is a must. I need to get adequate sleep but I also need to study especially now that there are lots of pressure from my subjects. Come to think of it, the subjects are not really the actual burden for me, it's really my expectation of myself, my family's expectation, the expectation of others around me.

I want to glorify God by studying nursing. I want to be a nurse for the sole love of nursing. I want to help many patients.

I hope I can manage my stress effectively and at the same time balance my time of sleep, and my time for leisure ( if there's any ).

Maybe I just have to do my best and pray. I will be able to make this. I know I will, with God's help I will. RIGHT????

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Submitted by MistakenMagic on
Hey Yrene! I know exactly what you mean - I suffered from insomnia when I was taking my GCSEs last summer (I had 18 exams). And I had the expectation of straight A*s on top of that - so I understand the pressure. The best advice I can offer is don't study for too longer period. Only do it in chunks you can manage. Always have a break in between. And try not to study late at night as this will stop you sleeping. Perhaps draw up a timetable for studying? Allow time, even if it's only 20 minutes, to do something you want to do whether it be having a shower or reading a magazine. A nice hot bath was always my cure! I think you have to try and block out the pressure of everyone around - which I know is far easier said than done! Focus on yourself, do it for you and only you. I hope this has been of some help ;) Magic xxx