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How do you stay calm?

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Just wondering... How does one stay calm in a stressful situation? I am currently under an extremely stressful situation about school and tests, since i have been procrastinating the whole Easter. I am worried about having still no motivation in the future, and encountering failure or getting into trouble right now. How do I stay calm? Any suggestions?
 
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Oh don’t worry about motivation. It’s important for you to find something that you have interest in and then you will have the motivation.
School is just annoying, but kinda needed.
Is there anything in your interest for that you would need to have good grads or something like that?
Also, I feel like a druggy person here, L-Theanine can help with anxiety, brain fog and boosts the mental performance.
 
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Well... I am stuck here with some ridiculous exams, a learning environment that gives nithing more than an exam and lazy vibe (from my classmates), and that's it. I am this kind of a dreamer who is into arts, expressing myself through words, connecting with others, and all those artsy and poetic stuff. This just doesn't suit ms, and i feel like im in this well.... rebellious stage where i question everything i have to go through, and am just whining mentally about how this isn't meant for me. But because of environmental factors, im pretty much stuck here. I really am trying to make the best out of this, I am trying I guess.
 
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Why stay calm?

As long as you're not hurting anybody, not being calm is perfectly okay. Maybe your irascibility is telling you something; I bet it's telling you to do something you love.

Aside from this, I find soaking my feet in ice water helps me settle when I have to sit in front of a screen and focus.
 
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Forever_Jung said:
Why stay calm?

As long as you're not hurting anybody, not being calm is perfectly okay. Maybe your irascibility is telling you something; I bet it's telling you to do something you love.

Aside from this, I find soaking my feet in ice water helps me settle when I have to sit in front of a screen and focus.
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I wanted ti stay calm so I don't have toexperience that unsettling feeling jn my chest, that's all. But yes, I guess there isn't really a big point to do that. Thamks fir the advice, I will find a time to try that out.
 
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Distraction.
I always have a cell phone game going to force my brain to focus on the game instead of my symptoms.
But, when that doesn't help...I try to go to bed,take a nap or go down for the night it depends on what hour it happens.
 
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Concernedgal said:
Distraction.
I always have a cell phone game going to force my brain to focus on the game instead of my symptoms.
But, when that doesn't help...I try to go to bed,take a nap or go down for the night it depends on what hour it happens.
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that's interesting! I may end up playing for hours and procrastinate though, lol. Thanks for the advice :)
 
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If I'm about to have a panic attack I take a deep breath and hold it in. Then I let it out slowly. If I'm having a bad day with PTSD then I play a game, do some writing or go to bed and watch a dvd. Depending on how bad it is.
 
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janemariesayed said:
If I'm about to have a panic attack I take a deep breath and hold it in. Then I let it out slowly. If I'm having a bad day with PTSD then I play a game, do some writing or go to bed and watch a dvd. Depending on how bad it is.
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I'm sorry to know you struggle with PTSD Jane. Thanks for the advice, I think distractions like the ones you listed do work the best in these situations.
 
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Kelculator said:
I'm sorry to know you struggle with PTSD Jane. Thanks for the advice, I think distractions like the ones you listed do work the best in these situations.
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I'm learning to live with it. Some days are worst than others though. When I procrastinate on a game I feel disappointed with myself though.
 
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