Stressing much?

So streaming Facebook (just like the rest of the 2.5 billion teens forced to write a blog, jk jk) I cam across this video posted by 'friend'. Here's how to write a 20 page paper in under a day. This article did indeed amuse and also excite me. I too have a lengthy paper that I must finish in about 6 days. More amusing than the article, is the fact that so many college students , myself included, are losing sleep and hustling to finish last minute projects and study session. I sit in my room at 12:34 AM and imagine all of my crazy peers racking their brain while tossing back shot after shot (energy drinks of course) in hopes of passing and making the grade. I guess, like my professor told me last week ' Just study as much as you can and don't stress, because at the end of the day, its only one test and one grade' I'm paraphrasing of course, but she is completely right.


Last semester I suffered from, what I've come to realize, an anxiety attack. I was having a very difficult time breathing, my airways felt block and I didn't know what was wrong. I had horrible chest pains and dealt with them through the night ( oh a LONG night that was). My sister came to pick me up from campus and I went through emergency. Lots of tests, X rays and many hours later I was told I have inflammation in my lungs more than likely do to stress. I'm a huge worry wart but with that crazy incident I have learned that I can't control everything, and, like a wise person once told me (my boyfriend of course) " You can't do well in school if you're not here (on earth)." Honestly this was the biggest wake up call of my life. I know its crazy but initially I though i was suffering from a heart attack. It was one of the most scary incidents in my life. I know I wrote a lot this time, but I just want to reassure my peers than stress can definitely have huge negative impacts on you, even physically. So stop the stressing and do your best, thats all you can do.