Freaking out over A levels
I start exams in a month, around the 4th May and I'm currently studying 6 A Levels (total of 11 exams including Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Philosophy, English and a compulsory subject) and I was doing pretty well on revision but for this past week and a half or so my brain just completely shut itself down and I've fallen extremely behind on revision, mostly Biology revision 
Whenever I look at my notes all I can read is a;led;dgls; and I can't take in any information in whatsoever and I've tried switching topics and changing subjects but I can't look at any notes without having a huge panic attack or wanting to cry.
I was supposed to be following an extremely tight timetable to fit all my subjects in so as to finish studying on time (I started around February) but I'm already at least 5-7 days behind on this one subject and I can't afford to fall behind on my other subjects so I honestly don't know what to do at this point
I wanted to get into a UK uni for medicine (I haven't applied yet, I was going to take a gap year) and they require at least 5As (excluding the compulsory subject) but right now my brain has completely shut down and all I can think of is all the Cs I'll be getting because of my inability to concentrate on revision without having a huge panic attack.
I've tried having short breaks to breathe/going out for a walk; everything I can think of but nothing :/
I feel so screwed and helpless at this point; I barely have any time to go over past papers for Biology and thinking about the huge workload and all the chapters I must finish, one after another, is giving me a huge headache and a lot of anxiety
Whenever I look at my notes all I can read is a;led;dgls; and I can't take in any information in whatsoever and I've tried switching topics and changing subjects but I can't look at any notes without having a huge panic attack or wanting to cry.
I was supposed to be following an extremely tight timetable to fit all my subjects in so as to finish studying on time (I started around February) but I'm already at least 5-7 days behind on this one subject and I can't afford to fall behind on my other subjects so I honestly don't know what to do at this point
I wanted to get into a UK uni for medicine (I haven't applied yet, I was going to take a gap year) and they require at least 5As (excluding the compulsory subject) but right now my brain has completely shut down and all I can think of is all the Cs I'll be getting because of my inability to concentrate on revision without having a huge panic attack.
I've tried having short breaks to breathe/going out for a walk; everything I can think of but nothing :/
I feel so screwed and helpless at this point; I barely have any time to go over past papers for Biology and thinking about the huge workload and all the chapters I must finish, one after another, is giving me a huge headache and a lot of anxiety
Youve totally come to the right place.
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Original post by Pulse.
I'm not really sure what to make of this reply but um.. thanks?
You seem very organised and motivated to do well, so you should do fine.
I find subjects like biology can suddenly become very difficult to revise so I normally switch to a completely different, less 'wordy' subject such as physics/maths for a while and then switch back. You could always do more of something else then catch up with biology afterwards? If not, just learn the basics of bio and fill on details closer to your exams.
As far as destressing goes, it does of course vary person to person. I find doing something that completely takes my mind off work (such as video games/playing guitar/reading) very effective, as when doing things like walking/breathing your mind is probably still stressing out as you're thinking about everything! I just do this, for anything from 5mins to an hour, both to destress and as a reward.
Another thing that could possibly impact revision - are you in a good sleeping pattern? I find going to bed and getting up reasonably early, well rested, makes revision so much easier and more effective.
Good luck!
I find subjects like biology can suddenly become very difficult to revise so I normally switch to a completely different, less 'wordy' subject such as physics/maths for a while and then switch back. You could always do more of something else then catch up with biology afterwards? If not, just learn the basics of bio and fill on details closer to your exams.
As far as destressing goes, it does of course vary person to person. I find doing something that completely takes my mind off work (such as video games/playing guitar/reading) very effective, as when doing things like walking/breathing your mind is probably still stressing out as you're thinking about everything! I just do this, for anything from 5mins to an hour, both to destress and as a reward.
Another thing that could possibly impact revision - are you in a good sleeping pattern? I find going to bed and getting up reasonably early, well rested, makes revision so much easier and more effective.
Good luck!
I think I've come to this stage as well... I've noticed that the best thing to do is, after a revision session, don't think about it at all. Either socialise, exercise, rest or do something you enjoy. The main point is, when you're revising, think of nothing but your work. When off, think about anything else! It may seem hard but literally force yourself into it, and you'll be fine.
Also when revising, don't think about how much time you have!! Try and set targets (eg 4 pages today, 3 pages tomorrow), structure is the most effective revision!
Hope this helps
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Also when revising, don't think about how much time you have!! Try and set targets (eg 4 pages today, 3 pages tomorrow), structure is the most effective revision!
Hope this helps
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Original post by acciolucy
You seem very organised and motivated to do well, so you should do fine.
I find subjects like biology can suddenly become very difficult to revise so I normally switch to a completely different, less 'wordy' subject such as physics/maths for a while and then switch back. You could always do more of something else then catch up with biology afterwards? If not, just learn the basics of bio and fill on details closer to your exams.
As far as destressing goes, it does of course vary person to person. I find doing something that completely takes my mind off work (such as video games/playing guitar/reading) very effective, as when doing things like walking/breathing your mind is probably still stressing out as you're thinking about everything! I just do this, for anything from 5mins to an hour, both to destress and as a reward.
Another thing that could possibly impact revision - are you in a good sleeping pattern? I find going to bed and getting up reasonably early, well rested, makes revision so much easier and more effective.
Good luck!
I find subjects like biology can suddenly become very difficult to revise so I normally switch to a completely different, less 'wordy' subject such as physics/maths for a while and then switch back. You could always do more of something else then catch up with biology afterwards? If not, just learn the basics of bio and fill on details closer to your exams.
As far as destressing goes, it does of course vary person to person. I find doing something that completely takes my mind off work (such as video games/playing guitar/reading) very effective, as when doing things like walking/breathing your mind is probably still stressing out as you're thinking about everything! I just do this, for anything from 5mins to an hour, both to destress and as a reward.
Another thing that could possibly impact revision - are you in a good sleeping pattern? I find going to bed and getting up reasonably early, well rested, makes revision so much easier and more effective.
Good luck!
Thank you for your reply
As far as trying to switch subjects, unfortunately I've finished revising all of the less wordy subjects and I can't restudy them again for now because I'd fall further behind on Biology ergh (it's like a never-ending cycle of wanting to catch up but not being able to).
The breaks do seem like a good idea though: I'm not really leaving too much time time for breaks but I did just realise that walking around
still forces me to think about all the stuff I need to do which panics me more as opposed to calming me down
As for sleeping patterns um I can't say they're too great right now; I have a huge pile of notes which must be studied in a week max because I'll need to switch to another subject after that or I'll fall behind on that subject too, so I need to catch up on all the time I lost when I couldn't concentrate plus all the stuff that needs to be finished because I won't have time after given that I have four exams before Biology. So really the only way I can catch up and finish on time is to either not sleep or sleep 2-3 hours max (haha I'm in a huge mess of a situation to be honest)
I honestly really want to do so well in these exams, I feel like I can do well in the other subjects it's just Biology that's put me in a huge mess and being a hopeful potential Medicine student it isn't a good sign at all.
Original post by mk2212
I think I've come to this stage as well... I've noticed that the best thing to do is, after a revision session, don't think about it at all. Either socialise, exercise, rest or do something you enjoy. The main point is, when you're revising, think of nothing but your work. When off, think about anything else! It may seem hard but literally force yourself into it, and you'll be fine.
Also when revising, don't think about how much time you have!! Try and set targets (eg 4 pages today, 3 pages tomorrow), structure is the most effective revision!
Hope this helps
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Also when revising, don't think about how much time you have!! Try and set targets (eg 4 pages today, 3 pages tomorrow), structure is the most effective revision!
Hope this helps
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I do have a huge problem with trying to force myself to finish chapters within a certain time limit but in reality I'm wasting more time planning my time as opposed to getting stuff done (the irony
).So I'll try abolish my whole 'keeping to a timed schedule', I definitely think it'll help loads
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