My brain has given up.

Hi,

I have a fluid mechanics exam in 2 hours. I haven't revised. I've been trying to revise for the past 4 days, but I simply couldn't concentrate. It's pretty much a given that I'll fail this one, but I have others following not far behind, and I can't see myself doing any better with those. I just don't know what to do :confused:

I think its the effects of depression. I never used to have difficulties revising and have always done pretty well, but this time it's just not happening. I have applied for mitigating circumstances, but do you know what effect this might have on how they view my results? I guess I'm just worried, I set high standards for myself and usually meet them. It's made worse by the fact that if I fail the year, that will be about £8000 down the drain. It's painful to think about :frown:

Anyone else going/been through this?

I can tell.

Arrrggghhhh yes. >_< I find it so hard to actually make myself revise... I end up distracted really easily, and can't concentrate that well when I actually do start revising.

I think that really, the only reason I've been able to do any revision at all is because I'm a crazy obsessive perfectionist :s-smilie:

without that perfectionist drive, I'd be rather screwed...

I find, though, that going through what you're supposed to revise and then writing it out again in your own words, adding a little humour or silliness to it, actually helps with memorising stuff. Maybe you could try that?

Reply 3

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Unplug the internet and eat the cable. TSR is a plague upon all people trying to study. (I'm currently meant to be writing a book for my local college, and yet, surprise surprise, here i am)

Reply 4

TheConfuddledOne

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Altocirrus

Hi,

I have a fluid mechanics exam in 2 hours. I haven't revised. I've been trying to revise for the past 4 days, but I simply couldn't concentrate. It's pretty much a given that I'll fail this one, but I have others following not far behind, and I can't see myself doing any better with those. I just don't know what to do :confused:

I think its the effects of depression. I never used to have difficulties revising and have always done pretty well, but this time it's just not happening. I have applied for mitigating circumstances, but do you know what effect this might have on how they view my results? I guess I'm just worried, I set high standards for myself and usually meet them. It's made worse by the fact that if I fail the year, that will be about £8000 down the drain. It's painful to think about :frown:

Anyone else going/been through this?

Yeah kinda the same really. Didn't do that well in my history exam as the questions I was hoping for didn't come up or were very oddly worded. Trying to revise for ancient history exam for thursday but not feeling well so no idea how well i'll do. At the moment, it's not going in. I suggest just keep trying.

Reply 5

73337

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3232

Unplug the internet and eat the cable. TSR is a plague upon all people trying to study. (I'm currently meant to be writing a book for my local college, and yet, surprise surprise, here i am)

Reply 6

dpali

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I had a bad exam yesterday and am feeling so demotivated now. I've been at the library for the last two hours, wasting time on the computer. And I have an exam on Thursday. :rolleyes:

Screwed.

Anyway, chill out...Try to set a small goal for yourself. Like one chapter or topic and once you get through that, you'll see it's not so bad. Revising can be fun without all the pressure!

Reply 7

Empyreal Rhapsody

8

When you wake up, have a nice, filling breakfast, and make sure you eat some fruit (maybe do a crossword as you eat). Then go for a walk (preferably around a park). Take your time, try to relax, and as you walk, really pay attention to your surroundings. Try and take as much in as you can -- consider the complexity of the smallest, most insignificant details. Just try to be content with and appreciative of the world. Then go home, grab your books, some paper and a pen, get a drink, find a nice quiet room, but some quiet, relaxing music on if you like, and try to study. Don't set yourself targets or anything like that. Just try to remember why you love the subject you're doing. Read, contemplate, and take your time.

Reply 8

Volkolak

Might be worth a go getting a prescription for adderall or ritalin, or "obtaining" them in some manner.

Reply 9

Ginger_Rogers

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Empyreal Rhapsody

When you wake up, have a nice, filling breakfast, and make sure you eat some fruit (maybe do a crossword as you eat). Then go for a walk (preferably around a park). Take your time, try to relax, and as you walk, really pay attention to your surroundings. Try and take as much in as you can -- consider the complexity of the smallest, most insignificant details. Just try to be content with and appreciative of the world. Then go home, grab your books, some paper and a pen, get a drink, find a nice quiet room, but some quiet, relaxing music on if you like, and try to study. Don't set yourself targets or anything like that. Just try to remember why you love the subject you're doing. Read, contemplate, and take your time.