• StudSpud The Starchy
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    6 hours ago

    Just had a spew due to anxiety. Christ in a cream cheese sauce.

    Actually stressed AF about these last two assessments, but it’s fine. I have an extension to Monday night, so I can go in to class today and smash them out over the weekend. I have this mighty fear I’m not good enough, that I wasted my money because I’m a terrible person. But I know it’s just my depression and fears.

    Been trying that technique of “but what if I pass?” instead. But man, those depressive pathways are such an easy road ugh!

    I don’t think I ask for much, but I would really appreciate some good vibes I think. 😭🙏🏼

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      2 hours ago

      You can do it Spud!! Just two more left! I know they feel huge right now, but imagine the RELIEF and pride you will feel when they’re done!

      Break it down into smol chunks and get cracking! Start with five minutes and chances are, you’ll end up doing more. Your mind is spewing you lots of bull about yourself in an attempt to protect you from this “threat”, but how about appraising it as a challenge? Like a mountain to climb or something slightly less huge and more fun sounding.

      You are an amazing person and the animals you’ll be caring for are lucky they’ll have someone like you! 💜💜💜

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      I know it’s negative thoughts but you’re two assignments away from finishing. You’re closer to the end than the start and it sounds line you’ve been going well so far. Often these final assignments are easier because you’re more familiar with the material

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      You’ve done well from what I’ve seen. You need to have more belief in yourself.

      I find sometimes it helps to just focus on what you need to do and finish so that you don’t get to thinking about the ifs and what happens.

      Wishing you good luck with it all.

      You can do it!

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      6 hours ago

      What if you completely smash it like you have for other assignments? Don’t listen to your mean brain, you’re awesome, you’re in the right place, and this is just a step on the way to an amazing future for you.

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        ☝️☝️☝️ A thousand times this ☝️☝️☝️

    • Rusty Raven M
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      It sounds like you are doing great, so I’m sure you’ll be fine.

      I find the opposite technique often works well for me - actually following the “what if I fail?” thoughts and working through the scenario realistically. Fears are often big and scary because we don’t really want to think about them, once we shine a light at them they shrink back to something realistic we can actually deal with. So for example if you fail the subject you would need to repeat it, which means it will take a bit longer to finish the course. Which would be a bit annoying, but a long way from the global “I’m not good enough” fears.

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      💓💓💪🏻⭐⭐

      I feel this so much. You aren’t alone in these feelings. And you can do it. Breathe. Vent. Ground. You’re a star and you will get though.