Anxiety

[Algernon Jackson 2l]

How are you guys coping with the anxiety that this class causes?

[SelenaDahabreh1D]

Take a breather. If you are anxious with regards to the final (as I am sure most of us are), I would recommend taking a few moments to write down what you do know and what you don't know. I personally like to take the time to go through each learning objective on all of the outlines and make note of my knowledge on each of those bullet points. Also, if you feel comfortable with one topic, then I would recommend putting less of your energy practicing questions for that topic and instead focus your energy on concepts that may seem a bit newer to you. Hope this helps! You're going to do great!

[Victoria Dao 3G]

Hey, just a couple of more days left! We've got this. I try to take breaks and limit my chemistry studying to 1 hour periods at a time. That way you keep yourself from being consumed from chemistry. Taking deep breaths, going on walks, and eating are great ways to take your mind off!

[jadensteplight_2F]

I have been dealing with my anxious thoughts by grounding myself. In regards to this final, we still have a few days. I have been planning out my time to study so I do not get to overloaded. Try not to this class overwhelm your time. Take breaks often. Do other activities. And all you can do is try your best. We're on the home stretch, and I know that you've got this!

[905409193]

It can get overwhelming when you spend hours focusing on one course. just like a previous person mentioned, try working in increments of 1 hour with breaks in between. Try changing your scenery if you can. Remember to take breaks, eat snacks, and move away from the screen periodically. We're almost at the end now so stay strong, we'll soon have some well deserved time off!

[Chelsea_Guzman_3C]

Planning out a schedule of topics to study over helps me feel less overwhelmed. Taking breaks and changing settings also helps reduce my anxiety. Only a few more days left, you got this!

[kateraelDis1L]

I know it's generic but creating a list of things to do whether topics to go over, or chores around the house really help make you feel like you're getting something done. I for one have been very overwhelmed with the amount of hours of chem review that I could go to so I feel like there's just too much for me to get anything done. ALSO study using the POMODORO technique. Just look it up ;)

[Navdha Sharma 3J]

Anxiety is normal. All of us want to do well and push ourselves to new limits. But I find that while trying to do well, I often forget the importance of taking breaks. It is crucial to step away from what you have been doing. As mentioned above a change of scenery really helps a lot!

All the best! You got this!!

[YUNALEE]

just remind yourself it's almost over hahahah
and that this is one quarter over many many more to come, we will adapt and persevere

[Ryan_Page_1J]

EXCERCISE! I know you have seen Lavelle advocate for this, but it is super important and helpful. Exercising releases feel-good endorphins that help ease anxiety. It also helps your brain study and retain information...the more oxygen and blood that the brain gets, the better it will perform. Getting away from studying for a bit is just another bonus lol.

[Summer_Corona 3L]

Yeah dealing with test anxiety is hard. However, I've learned that studying too much causes me to tire myself out mentally more and I now try to balance between relaxing and studying. Also just doing things for self-care, such as eating enough everyday; having a moment to yourself to do what you enjoy; or even exercising are all different ways to calm your nerves

[Uyenvy Nguyen 1D]

I like to listen to mellow music while I study! I also like to remind myself that it'll be over with soon, and since the final is early on in the week, I'll have time to study for other classes throughout the week without worrying about chem

[AHUNT_1A]

Planning out a schedule of topics to study over helps me feel less overwhelmed. Taking breaks and changing settings also helps reduce my anxiety. Only a few more days left, you got this!

This right here ! 110%

[Jasmine Yi 1G]

I try to take breaks and remind myself that being too stressed will probably hurt my grades rather than help it.

[marlene 1K]

I'm feeling really anxious about the test. I know I understand the concepts but I'm not very good under a time crunch and get frustrated really fast so I'm trying to work on not getting nervous while taking the test and just doing the best I can on homework problems, textbook problems, and anything else that'll help. You got this though, don't stress too much! And make sure to rest and eat well!!

[Alexandra Ahlschlager 1L]

Whenever I'm feeling really anxious about something, I like to take a break by going on a walk and just listening to music. It really helps me take my mind off of what is stressing me out and just overall helps me feel more refreshed.

[Charisma Arreola 2F]

Remember that a grade does not define you, and take a breather. Stop thinking about the class for a bit, and instead do something that makes you happy. Then come back, study, and feel better about everything that is going on.

[Jonathan3B]

I don't know, because no matter how much or how hard I study I have not gotten the grades I wanted on the previous midterms. So the standards aren't very high, but I know I am doing my best and there is not much else I can do.

[Jason_Glass_2L]

I'm coping my anxiety by taking intermittent breaks to do things I enjoy more because studying for too many hours straight make anxiety even worse for me.

[Jade_Tai_2L]

Study for a bit, then take a short break (repeat)! I have bad habits with last minute cramming, but it honestly just gives me more anxiety. I've been trying to go exercise more, since it takes my mind off studying for a bit.

[Jalyn Davis 3D]

I am also getting a lot of anxiety about the final, but I'm trying to plan what I am going to study ahead of time and take breaks. Also trying to practice some mindfulness and positive affirmations.

[Can Yilgor 2D]

I review my notes to be sure that I know everything that I need to know for the finals. Besides that, listening to music is a nice way to deal with stress.

[Lisa Wang 3B]

The best way for me to cope is take a small nap, which always energizes me afterwards.

[Angela Marie Guevarra Dis3F]

Honestly, just knowing that I'm trying is what's keeping me grounded. Personally, this class (or any of my classes) haven't been easy online and it's okay if I'm not doing as well as I thought I would going into the course. Don't stress too much, you're doing your best :)

[Orla Lynagh-Shannon 1F]

I have definitely found that I am slightly more stressed than usual due to not getting out of the house as often. I have found going on a walk to be very helpful, both to reduce stress and to refresh my mind so I can get back to studying.

[Kayko Lee 1C]

Personally I find it relaxing when I talk to my close friends! So whenever I take breaks I talk with them because it offers a temporary relief from anxieties and it also helps me not spiral into only thinking about myself and what I can do/ can't do and being in the company of others keeps my perspectives open if that makes sense

[Ximeng Guo 2K]

I am very stressed during the final week also.

[apurva-3E]

Deep breaths

[Will Pham 1J]

I just try to reassure myself I know more than I'm making myself think I know. Also I remind myself that not doing well in one class won't actually do anything negative to my life

[Gerardo Ortega 2F]

I try looking towards the future. Since this was my first quarter at UCLA, I hope to learn from my mistakes and improve my study habits so that I can do better in 14B.

[Daniela_Martinez_3B]

Finals week is tough, but a cup of tea always helps me calm my nerves

[Ryan Agcaoili 2E]

In order to manage my anxiety, I tend to exercise by taking a quick jog so that I can get my mind off academics.

[FrancescaHawkins2H]

I find that doing things like cleaning or exercising help me to relieve stress because I am allowing myself to take a break from academics but I still am able to feel like I am doing something productive.

[Alison Perkins 2B]

Make some tea and tidy up your room! Or change study locations every so often. Keeping a fresh scenery is important especially when you're stuck at home.

[Vanessa Perez]

cleaning up my space makes me feel less anxious. I normally end up cleaning the whole house without even noticing haha

[almost_ethan]

What I do to get my mind off coursework is watch a new show, HBO shows are always good--so I would recommend going down the list of shows on HBO Max.

[Zoe Staggs 3B]

I think to myself — the worse case scenario is that I fail the class. If I do fail, I can use that as an opportunity to grow and improve my study habits even more for the future. So ruminating does nothing good; if you worry about something you experience the thing you feared twice. So the only productive thing to do is to solidify my understanding of the material and work hard. This usually calms me down.

[Vivian Chang 3L]

I have definitely had a lot of anxiety associated with this class, but I am honestly just a very anxious person in general. What really helped me is preparing VERY thoroughly for midterms/final. Reviewing the material over and over makes me feel like I am less likely to make careless mistakes on the test. I also like studying with a friend who always gives me a lot of reassurance before tests! Even though studying weirdly relieves my anxiety, taking breaks is a must too. I try to spread out my studying so I don't feel too rushed or overwhelmed. If I'm feeling too stressed, I like to just call it a day and pick up where I left off the next day.

[Megan Hulsy 1A]

I have super bad anxiety, especially related to this class. I find that taking breaks and studying a bit every day helps to relieve it for sure! :) Honestly, it gets very rough around midterms/final exams so we gotta persevere through this, and the only way to is through minimal studying that won't cause any burnout!

[505598869]

I'm glad I'm not alone with this.

[Sachi Sengupta 2C]

This class makes me super anxious too! I try to just take it one day at a time. Make sure you allot some time throughout the day to do something that relaxes you.

[Violet Kwan 3H]

It helps to plan out how much you will work/study each day so you won't get overwhelmed trying to cram. Also, it's always good to take breaks and do relaxing things like watch shows, call friends, or etc. for self-care. :)

[BKoh_2E]

I always make sure to exercise when I feel anxious. It might seem like a lot of effort, but I guarantee you'll feel better afterwards.

[Jonathan Malau 1F]

For one thing, to cope with anxiety, I have been trying to make sure that I drink enough water throughout the day. Staying hydrated has really helped.

[Sheryl Ocampo 1D]

I try studying with other people so I can at least bounce ideas off of others

[Savana Maxfield 3F]

I have a lot of anxiety when it comes to this class and taking exams in general, and I find it relieving to talk to family and friends to take a break from studying!

[Hannah Biju 1E]

I definitely have a lot of anxiety when it comes to test taking in general but especially for this class this quarter. I really find it helpful to make sure I spend time with my friends and family (even though that may be difficult during these times), but I find my problems kind of don't exist for a while when I spend time with them.

[Tanya Bearson 2K]

One thing that really helps me deal with my anxiety is to get a good night's sleep. It can often feel like there is so much to do that you do not have enough time to sleep but rest is incredibly important and allows you to be more productive in the long run. I find that the later it gets into the night the more stressed I get but everything always seems simpler in the morning! I know this is much easier said than done but remember that taking care of yourself will allow you to get more out of your classes and life in general :)

[Simer_Shera_2D]

I know this class can be pretty stressful given its strict grade scale and dense topics but just remember how far you've come! I've been reminding myself that it's almost the end of the quarter and that we have worked hard learning and interpreting the material presented to us, even in the remote format which inevitably makes engaging learning more challenging. You're doing amazing and we're almost to the finish line!

[Allan Nguyen 2G]

This probably isn't the best advice but I literally just study to the point I am no longer nervous. I kinda just do as many practice problems as I can and it just makes more confident in doing chemistry problems in regards to future exams.

[Uyenvy Nguyen 1D]

I like to plan out the things I have to do each day so that I won't get too overwhelmed by all my assignments and end up forgetting to do important things. It is also nice to check off what you've finished. I would suggest cleaning your work area, switching your work environment once in a while, and making sure to take breaks! It is good to grab a snack, exercise, or do a fun activity to take your mind off chemistry for a little bit.

[George Kaleb Jimenez 1K]

This is going to sound horrible but everyone collectively freaking out in the GroupMe gives me solace because I know I'm not the only one, I guess you can say misery loves company.

[Austin Aldujaili 2D]

This class does cause a lot of stress especially given how hard it is to get an A, but it’s best to take breaks and try and pace yourself. It made a huge difference for me when I stopped cramming for studying the night before and instead did textbook problems throughout the week.

[apurva-3E]

Take some deep breaths and try reaching out to other people in the class. Without them, I wouldn't be functioning.

[Cooper Kinne 2E]

Making sure you spend some time outside everyday is super important!

[Sana Nagori 2H]

Just realizing that I'm trying my best and that one grade during such a difficult doesn't define me! We'll get through this, we're almost done! Take some breaks, remember to eat and sleep, take some walks and watch tv when it gets too overwhelming. You got this :))

[AlyssaMaynard1C]

How are you guys coping with the anxiety that this class causes?

I use this app called grades where you can type in each component to your grade and it'll calculate what you need on each to achieve your target grade. This has helped so much as I realistically know exactly what I need to reach my goals, I highly recommend.

[AlyssaMaynard1C]

Making sure you spend some time outside everyday is super important!

I totally agree, I love doing a super quick 5 min walk around my block in between every few assignments to refocus my brain, super helpful.

[AlyssaMaynard1C]

This is going to sound horrible but everyone collectively freaking out in the GroupMe gives me solace because I know I'm not the only one, I guess you can say misery loves company.

I also find this helpful in a weird way, but a lot of people share helpful resources they use to study with that have always helped me so much. Community is truly so important especially in an online setting.

[AlyssaMaynard1C]

I have super bad anxiety, especially related to this class. I find that taking breaks and studying a bit every day helps to relieve it for sure! :) Honestly, it gets very rough around midterms/final exams so we gotta persevere through this, and the only way to is through minimal studying that won't cause any burnout!

Yes i agree, I also make sure to focus the most on concepts that I don't understand to make sure I can reserve my time for the weaknesses in my knowledge.

[Izamary Marquez 2H]

I find that I get more anxious when I set a specific goal for the day. I know it helps a lot of people stay organized, but looking and planning things like that ahead of time might cause more anxiety as you feel more pressure to complete the task. Instead, I would recommend to incorporate a study routine into you everyday; set 30 minutes aside a day to review the material you learned that day, and take it from there! :)

[Lizbeth Garcia 1F]

Whenever I start feeling anxious, I take a break from whatever I am doing. The more anxious you are the less focused you become, so it's good to just put it aside for 10-15 minutes to relax and calm down for a bit.

[Brenda Silva 1B]

I tend to take breaks while I'm studying and try not to get overwhelmed by the new concepts we learn. I try to space out my studying time so that I am not cramming a few days before the exam.

[vanessanguyen3I]

I make an EXTENSIVE plan like a week ahead of each midterm/final so that there's no added stress from me not knowing what I have to do. I also try really hard to stick to my schedule so that I know I'll be able to study everything I need to! Something that also really helps me is studying with friends! It's a lot less stressful when you're working with someone else and it's an easy way to hold yourself accountable!
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[Simran Bains 2C]

my main advice would be to just remember to always spend some time doing what you love.

[Hannah_Kim_1I]

I always remember to remind myself that there's always a bigger picture and that one test won't ruin everything. Also, I like to go on bike rides to clear my mind and it has really been helping.

[Alex Benson]

To help myself relax, I usually will take breaks for things like naps and snacks. This gives me some time to collect myself before going back to work.

[OliviaCaesar_1E]

It's always tough at this time in the quarter. A schedule is key, sticking to that as best you can is even more important that way you don't get stressed about what you didn't get done in your schedule.
Also take a break!! Make midweek spontaneous beach trips normal, find something fun to look forward to. My roommates and I go out for Icecream on a Tuesday night just because its a Tuesday.

[Annika Tamaki 1E]

Although I try to study as often as possible, I usually don't do work on Saturdays, just so I can have a day to relax, catch up on sleep, take care of other responsibilities, and spend time with family. After a rest day, I usually feel refreshed and ready to keep studying. It's super helpful to avoid feeling totally overwhelmed and stressed!

[Siwa Hwang 3G]

Solve as many practice problems as I can to feel confident on the material

[Gina Spagarino 3G]

Taking 20 minutes for a yoga flow is quite worth the time I think!. Also, CBD (with no THC!!) eases my anxiety

[Sahaj Patel Lec3DisK]

Just by relaxing and doing what I like to do in my free time helps me deal with the anxiety. For me it’s playing video games and watching tv, but finding what makes you relax helps load.

[Charlotte Adams 1A]

There are some good meditation apps that have segments on test anxiety and school anxiety that I find helpful. Try the Calm app, its great!!

[JTieu_1L]

To be honest it's hard to deal with anxiety for me as well but I think distracting yourself with things that make you happy will help! :)

[Grecia Velasco 1G]

How are you guys coping with the anxiety that this class causes?

WE FINISHED!! i hope the class didn't hurt you guys too much <3 Good job this quarter !

[almost_ethan]

Lets all keep our fingers crossed that he goes easy on the grading. It's so nerve racking when it comes to grading because you could miss 3 questions and drop an entire letter grade :(

[Ben Broselle 3 I]

Ya week one and i already feel behind. Need to do alot of practice problems next week

[sophiavmr]

Just do your best, that's all that you can do and as long as you feel like you are putting in the work don't worry about the rest. Whatever happens it's going to be ok

[Ameerah Hameed 3B]

Reading this thread has helped me realize just how common this problem is. I have been trying to subdue anxiety for several years now and it has been at its all time high ever since I stopped exercising as much. Although I cannot say exercising completely cured my anxiety in the past, I can say it allowed me to be more productive academically because I wasn't trapped in my negative thoughts.

[505807269]

I deal with my anxiety from this class by allowing myself to be more productive. For instance, I go to the gym here. I also like to stay on top of the given assignments and work. In fact, I should work on doing more practice problems. -Arnav Singh

[Maddy Trotter 3D]

I've been trying to spread out my studying but it's really not working. I thought AP Chem would help me enough in this course to get by, but so far it's been really hard. Going to try some of the other suggestions and hope that they work

[Zara Okeiyi 3C]

If I'm being honest, it's not easy. This class has been a considerable source of stress for me as of late.

[Lexi Tempera 3B]

The best advice I have is to start early. This will give you plenty of time to master material and make you feel less anxious when exams roll around. Now, I don't exactly take this advice, but I know it helps...

[JafarriNocentelli 1G]

I also dealt with a lot of anxiety recently going into this first midterm. I willingly put less effort into my other classes just to prioritize studying. I will say one thing I do not regret is the fact I studied early, probably the earliest I ever started prepping for an exam. Doing so allowed me enough time to digest everything since this is a pretty fast paced course to me. It also allowed me to reach out for the right resources during UA sessions and Office hours. Good thing is that this is not an exclusive feeling, everyone has it, and if they tell you otherwise they would be lying. It all depends on great your time management is. Next time around however, I know to evenly space out my other classes along with my studying. Sometimes over studying can be detrimental as you are not allowing yourself to regroup and breathe for a moment. Studying is key, but so is mental safety and sleep!

[JafarriNocentelli 1G]

I also dealt with a lot of anxiety recently going into this first midterm. I willingly put less effort into my other classes just to prioritize studying. I will say one thing I do not regret is the fact I studied early, probably the earliest I ever started prepping for an exam. Doing so allowed me enough time to digest everything since this is a pretty fast paced course to me. It also allowed me to reach out for the right resources during UA sessions and Office hours. Good thing is that this is not an exclusive feeling, everyone has it, and if they tell you otherwise they would be lying. It all depends on great your time management is. Next time around however, I know to evenly space out my other classes along with my studying. Sometimes over studying can be detrimental as you are not allowing yourself to regroup and breathe for a moment. Studying is key, but so is mental safety and sleep!

[Joseph Ettipio]

The best way to keep anxiety away is to stay up to date with everything happening in the class, but its not easy, especially with the other courses that we're taking.

[Tristan Friet 3G]

Sorry to hear you're struggling with anxiety. For me the best way to calm my anxiety is to take breaks to take my mind off of the task at hand. Also maybe adding a time each week for studying chemistry to your weekly calender may help you to stay on top of your assignments and feel like you are not constantly behind. Wish you the best!

[205769933]

Gah, as someone who struggles from anxiety I seriously understand what you’re going through. I definitely do activities that try and take my mind off of chem so I don’t too fixated on what I have to do, that way the stress doesn’t build up. Please take care of yourselves!

[Jaelyn Christian 2J]

I think that I have a hard time with my anxiety because when I get anxious I feel as if I can't work. I haven't exactly figured out what helps come my anxiety so I had a hard time taking the exam because my anxiety was raging.

[Danielle Andal 3F]

Honestly my mom asked me the same thing and its just about keeping an open mind for me I guess. If I need to cry about it, I just gotta do it haha.

[eve444]

My coping mechanisms aren't particularly the best...but I usually cope by not acknowledging my anxiety and the incessant amount of fears, and just start working. Usually, it resolves itself after I've completed whatever I was worried about.

[Madeline_Miller]

Hi! For me, I try to take a step back from academics whenever I'm stressed and either take some me time or spend time with friends to clear my mind and re-energize me. Sometimes we need to take a break and relax. So, I think you should try to prioritize you mental and physical health because that's more important than academics in the long run!

[Madeline_Miller]

Hi! For me, I try to take a step back from academics whenever I'm stressed and either take some me time or spend time with friends to clear my mind and re-energize me. Sometimes we need to take a break and relax. So, I think you should try to prioritize you mental and physical health because that's more important than academics in the long run!

[Jaipal Virdi 2I]

Recently I attended a mindfulness class/session thing and I learned a bunch of techniques to deal with test-anxiety. What I found to be really helpful is that whenever I am about to take a midterm or exam, I try to visualize where I am standing. Like focus on the ground that your feet are on or the spot on the chair where your back is touching. Personally, this has been a great tool in calming my nerves and I find myself even doing it outside of class. It honestly sounds weird as I probably didn't do the best job of describing it, but you should give it a try!!

[Morgan Micallef 1A]

With this class, I try to spread out my studying as much as possible. I do one topic a day so I don't get too overwhelmed and try to do practice problems. Mostly just remember that chemistry is a difficult subject, and don't be afraid to ask for help when you need it!

[LillianHarvey2C]

Thank all of you guys for the advice, it was really helpful and I really needed to hear some of these things. Hope you all have a great winter break and get a grade you're happy with:)

[jackie-3L]

I just took the final this morning which definitely increased my anxiety levels, but overall I was able to manage the coursework in this class. I have horrible time-management skills so I had to stick to a strict schedule.

[Katryn Heine 3A]

Hi! I hope you're doing better now that the final is over :). I've found it's really hard to find a good school/life balance now that classes are in person and expectations are far more demanding. I have a lot of anxiety right now as everything is so overwhelming and i've found what helps me best is taking a breather, stepping outside and reaching out for help once i've recharged. Don't completely avoid the school work but make sure you're energized and giving yourself the time you need to be healthy. And finally, remember it's okay to not always perform well. You're health and happiness are genuinely the most important right now and what's most important is that you're enjoying your time at college and allowing yourself the space to grow and learn.

[Katryn Heine 3A]

Hi! I hope you're doing better now that the final is over :). I've found it's really hard to find a good school/life balance now that classes are in person and expectations are far more demanding. I have a lot of anxiety right now as everything is so overwhelming and i've found what helps me best is taking a breather, stepping outside and reaching out for help once i've recharged. Don't completely avoid the school work but make sure you're energized and giving yourself the time you need to be healthy. And finally, remember it's okay to not always perform well. You're health and happiness are genuinely the most important right now and what's most important is that you're enjoying your time at college and allowing yourself the space to grow and learn.

[Ashley Fakolujo 3H]

I’ve told myself that it is what it is, at the end of the day I tried my best and I don’t want my chemistry grade to make me feel some type of way