How to not be neurotic

[altamont850]

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I'm taking all the courses I need to take to apply, I'm involved in research, I'm involved in EC's (medical and other) and I'm getting exemplary grades but I'm always "on".

My life is quite good compared to other people yet I'm always worried about grades and academic concerns (which is completely unjustified). Does anyone else always feel "on". How do others combat this neurotic behavior? I try to reassure myself by reminding myself that my grades are good and that I'm successful for my age but I still worry.

None of my other premed friends feel this way and I try to only talk about things outside of academics with my friends and significant other.

 

[punkedoutriffs]

IMHO, it's not a bad thing to be always "on." It was the periods after I convinced myself of my "ultra-intelligence" after I aced a test that things usually started to slip. I mean, is it really taking away from your life in any way?

 

[La Presse]

I'm taking all the courses I need to take to apply, I'm involved in research, I'm involved in EC's (medical and other) and I'm getting exemplary grades but I'm always "on".

My life is quite good compared to other people yet I'm always worried about grades and academic concerns (which is completely unjustified). Does anyone else always feel "on". How do others combat this neurotic behavior? I try to reassure myself by reminding myself that my grades are good and that I'm successful for my age but I still worry.

None of my other premed friends feel this way and I try to only talk about things outside of academics with my friends and significant other.

Shiii-, I am always "on," but I manage to combat the effects with wonderful music.

Try this.

http://goo.gl/VxcMu

 

[lobo.solo]

I'm taking all the courses I need to take to apply, I'm involved in research, I'm involved in EC's (medical and other) and I'm getting exemplary grades but I'm always "on".

My life is quite good compared to other people yet I'm always worried about grades and academic concerns (which is completely unjustified). Does anyone else always feel "on". How do others combat this neurotic behavior? I try to reassure myself by reminding myself that my grades are good and that I'm successful for my age but I still worry.

None of my other premed friends feel this way and I try to only talk about things outside of academics with my friends and significant other.

What do you mean by "always on"?
Like literally always? That must be very draining...
I'm somewhat like that I guess, but I just try to tell myself that I am doing the best that I can without comprising other parts of my life outside academia.

 

[IncognitoGuy]

Realize that a lot of things gradewise are out of your control - all you can do is study hard and focus when it's game-time.

As for waiting on grades, etc, let your ECs do the work for you and immerse yourself and just forget about academics for the time you're there. You might also look into Yoga or something similar - I find I escape academics when I'm practicing and I've been able to train myself to shift into a different mindset almost on command.

 

[TheShaker]

Maybe this is because I'm knee deep in the application cycle but I am always "on" as well if that means constantly having it in the back of my mind. I'm somewhat neurotic about school and such too. I don't know, I don't think it's that bad to be this way but I just don't let it manifest into my actual personality that I present to others since it's off putting. Just do other things that you enjoy with your time and it shouldn't be a problem. It keeps you in check.

 

[FSU2013]

Allow yourself "protected time" where you spend time with family or friends and school stuff is off-limits. Keep up with your hobbies, beit sports, music, whatever. Exercise regularly and ear healthy - the importance of this cannot be overstated.

Finally, stay off SDN. It will make you neurotic.

Note: I'm not saying I do all of these things like I should.

 

[487806]

Allow yourself "protected time" where you spend time with family or friends and school stuff is off-limits. Keep up with your hobbies, beit sports, music, whatever. Exercise regularly and ear healthy - the importance of this cannot be overstated.

Finally, stay off SDN. It will make you neurotic.

Note: I'm not saying I do all of these things like I should.

Agreed. Stay off SDN. Most of the new members in allopathic school decision threads tend to be arrogant or trolls, by boasting they got II's and acceptance from top schools due to killer stats. Basically, they're as bad as college confidential. Sad that SDN is source of neuroticism.

 

[wanderedtoolong]

alcohol.

 

[La Presse]

Agreed. Stay off SDN. Most of the new members in allopathic school decision threads tend to be arrogant or trolls, by boasting they got II's and acceptance from top schools due to killer stats. Basically, they're as bad as college confidential. Sad that SDN is source of neuroticism.

Mmmmm.....I am actually glad that SDN is a source of neuroticism. I would rather be neurotic than passive, just chillin and not worried about my future whatsoever. It is helpful for me to be that way, and it works.

 

[FSU2013]

Mmmmm.....I am actually glad that SDN is a source of neuroticism. I would rather be neurotic than passive, just chillin and not worried about my future whatsoever. It is helpful for me to be that way, and it works.

This is exactly why you're on SDN, lol.

 

[IncognitoGuy]

Mmmmm.....I am actually glad that SDN is a source of neuroticism. I would rather be neurotic than passive, just chillin and not worried about my future whatsoever. It is helpful for me to be that way, and it works.

True. I'm more selective about when I let it get to me though 😛