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i cant think...
im sitting here studying for Å final that i have monday
& i cant concentrate
i mean i can read the words so easily but my brain wont process them at all. like now, when i try to remember what i studied my brain is screaming out "no, dont make me think! i cant think right now! shut down shut down!"
&then i g completely blank
which is totallly un-heard of for me
i mean i am ALWAYS thinking..
Always!
so whats the problem?
how do i fix it? thanx so so so much!!!!!!!
&hearts
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Chill out, hun. [: Give yourself a good break-- an at home mani/pedi [lolz,if you're a girl, I mean], watch a good movie, do something you love, go for a bike ride, excersize, anything that will get your brain going.
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Just to give you another possibility, though I agree with what has been said, watch what you eat before and during studying. There are foods that dull the mind, so to speak, I do not know them all, not sure that they do either. I can tell you that as a general rule, stay away from white, that is to say things made of flour, white flour in particular, sugar as well. Pastries, white bread, donuts and cookies and milk, even a lot of what your mother cooks for supper is not conducive for study, such as pizza, and a lot of the pastas etc... Hope that helps.
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I agree, stress has gotten the better half of you (or rather, your brain). Like the person below mentioned, it happens to us all. Sometimes all the pressure mounts up and causes you to go blank, with regards to the information (aka, lessons) your brain has to process. It's not that you aren't thinking- the fact of the matter is that your brain is just focusing on the wrong things, making it nearly impossible to absorb all the information you're trying to learn. It's almost like trying to learn a new language while simultaneously playing a musical instrument- impossible, right? Well, your brain can only truly focus on one thing at a time: either your thoughts of not absorbing the material (shutting down), or actually studying and focusing on the material. You can't study and mentally freak out at the same time.
I have had the same problem countless times...sometimes I get so stressed out that it is really hard to focus on the task at hand. There are two things you can do to improve the situation. One, like the person below mentioned, go somewhere quiet (library, bookstore, etc.), and make sure you have no distractions. Focus only on studying, and almost literally tell your conscience to be quiet. Two, maybe you need a break. Try not to be so hard on yourself, there is only so much pressure you can take. I know your exam is coming up in a couple days, but take little breaks as needed (but don't get too lazy). Oh, yes, and three, don't stress out the night before the exam. Eat well, get enough sleep, and don't spend every waking hour trying to cram. Even if you know each and every piece of information like the back of your hand, you will have a lot of difficulty processing it if you are tired and/or hungry. During your exam, remind yourself that you know what you need to know. If you find yourself feeling anxious, close your eyes for a couple seconds and breathe deeply. Stress can be your worst enemy, but if you know how to deal with it, it is manageable.
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okay it sounds like the stress is taking over your memory. it happens to us all. when you study make sure to go in the quietest place possible, and try to avoid all electronics that might cause loss of concentration. also, make sure you have eaten so you do not get tired or a headache. next try new studying techniques. flash cards may help, or try to ask your friends how they study. even try to study with a friend who is having the same final. i hope i helped :)
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