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hi relexs more and be carm

Maybe you feel you’re failing at getting things done day after day because you put too much on your shoulders each day? Maybe you set yourself unrealistic goals each day and this is why you fail. You’re not a failure, you just need to plan your time realistically. I know how you feel, I’m like that too, so I know if I tell you to plan to do less every day, you’ll probably tell me you’re late and don’t have time to slow down, but trust me, you do, and you HAVE to. Most of the time by paniking like this, even if you spend your whole day working on something, you won’t get much done.. You’ll accomplish a lot mroe if you take the time to relax, take your mind off everything and do one thing at a time, and slowly. Take deep breaths to calm yourself down whenever you feel the anxiety coming. If it doesn’t go, stop what you’re doing and go do something else.. like take a walk outside or anything you wish that doesn’t revolve around what’s causing the stress.. and yes, even if you think you don’t have the time to take a break. :)
Hope this helps.

oh my gosh i’m like in the EXACT same situation as you. i have soooo much to do that i’ve left till the last minute that i don’t know where to start, and everytime i think about all the work i have i start panicking and then i can’t get ANYTHING done at all, it’s terrible! I’ve been up all night and sleeping for about 3 hours a night for the past 10 days and still i’m getting absolutely nowhere….the above post sounds like somthing you should try though. just know that you’re not alone in this situation!

try not posting when you’re supposed to be working

I used to have panic attacks and there were two things that seemed to help:

1) Close your eyes and say one word over and over. This was the best thing for right in the middle of a panic attack, when you’re actually having trouble breathing, etc. It doesn’t matter what the word is. It just gives you something to focus on until you feel calmer.

2) Just focus on the very next thing you have to do - DON’T think any further ahead. If you’re studying, just concentrate on memorizing one fact or answering one question. I used to get panic attacks before work, in the morning. I’d tell myself to think about nothing but brushing my teeth. Then I’d think about nothing but getting into the car. Pretty soon, I was at work and feeling better.

I don’t know if this will help, but I hope so. Good luck!