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Originally Posted by JBuckl
I've tried to get my workload reduced but the teachers can't much at all because most of it is essential for earning the college credits. I'm almost caught up in the two difficult classes, but I have been pushed extremely hard.
Termed college or not, they would be difficult no matter what. The teachers are older and hard-nosed.
The easier class I am in I'm pretty far behind in but my teacher is much more understanding.
I realize I shouldn't be doing as much work as I have been, but I can't exactly control that. My teachers are pushing me and I really don't want to keep getting behind! My brain has held up very well. And I have a break coming up soon after this last stressful week of school. I've been successful and I think my cognitive function is probably at around 95% of what it used to be. Does that mean anything?
I'm seeing an anxiety specialist this week, which should help a lot. I have lots of anxiety, caution, stress about my head and rightfully so, but I know it's not all the best.
I think I should see a chiropractor soon though. Any thoughts?
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What kind of classes are you taking? Are these AP/IB, or joint enrollment?
What kind of credit schedule is your school on? If your classes continue in January without ending for a final grade for one semester by Friday, my suggestion is that you try to set aside a segment of time each day to work on getting caught up on school, but otherwise relax as much as you can over the break. Take a break from electronics and exercise even, as much as you can. Your brain will thank you.
As far as anxiety goes, what are you doing, if anything, to manage your time? I teach high schoolers, and I see students like you struggle all the time because they get overwhelmed by the amount of work due. Now more than ever, while you are trying to heal, you need to make sure you are managing your time wisely so that you don't overdo things but can still make progress so that you don't get even more stressed. Do try to plan plenty of breaks while doing your homework... maybe doing it in chunks will make it more manageable.
My heart goes out to you because you sound a lot like my students, and I know how much it would upset them to be in your shoes. Take care of yourself.