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Academic stress
Student Support / by Maddog9697
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 March 29th, 2025
...See more Hey guys, Over the past year of my life, I've dealt with so much stress about my academics. I have friends and family tell me that I'm smart and will do fine in college, but every time I have an assignment or feel like I'm not doing perfect, I get anxiety that regularly interferes with my ability to function well. I did very well on my ACT, have had a 4.0 all through high school, and got accepted into the college I want to go to, but I still feel like I'm going to fail and it terrifies me. Every time I do an assignment I feel like I did it horribly and feel sick to my stomach because I expect to fail, and it affects my ability to eat or sleep. I sometimes wonder if I'm making a mistake in deciding to go to college, even though there have been many other times where I am excited for and sure about it. I just don't feel smart or capable and, even if I do end up doing well, I don't know how I will continue to manage the constant stress. Is there anyone who has any strategies or advice on how to handle these feelings?
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