Ugh I feel really sick

[Psycho Doctor]

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Recently it seems every time I have an exam I feel really sick the night before; i mean i'm so nauseous and have pains in my stomach, so bad, that I can't even study or sleep. I have never really worried about exams before, and actually last semester i did fairly well. So why am i feeling this way? Afraid of failure? Feeling i don't deserve it, that life is too good and I'm waiting for the next shoe to fall?

 

[beary]

Hi,

I have those same stomach problems when I am nervous too. I don't know why. It has gotten a little better as I have gotten older. I take pepto before I even have symptoms when I have something nerve wracking coming up.

I'm sure this doesn't really help you, just wanted to tell you you're not alone. 🙂

 

[Psycho Doctor]

Hi,

I have those same stomach problems when I am nervous too. I don't know why. It has gotten a little better as I have gotten older. I take pepto before I even have symptoms when I have something nerve wracking coming up.

I'm sure this doesn't really help you, just wanted to tell you you're not alone. 🙂

but i NEVER felt this way before; exams never really bothered me.... 🙁

 

[liveandlearn]

i know the feeling you are having psychodoctor. You have to just hold on with everything you have and keep going. There is an end in site.

As far as the stomach problems, you should try peppermint. Also, think about some relaxation techniques. Try some hypnosis CDs or yoga. The best thing for a nervous problems is taking control of your breathing. Good luck, relax. everything will be alright.

 

[21JumpStreet]

Recently it seems every time I have an exam I feel really sick the night before; i mean i'm so nauseous and have pains in my stomach, so bad, that I can't even study or sleep. I have never really worried about exams before, and actually last semester i did fairly well. So why am i feeling this way? Afraid of failure? Feeling i don't deserve it, that life is too good and I'm waiting for the next shoe to fall?

Have you considered seeing a counselor? It might be very helpful. Your school should have mental health professionals that can help you deal with the stress of med school.

 

[Ypo.]

Recently it seems every time I have an exam I feel really sick the night before; i mean i'm so nauseous and have pains in my stomach, so bad, that I can't even study or sleep. I have never really worried about exams before, and actually last semester i did fairly well. So why am i feeling this way? Afraid of failure? Feeling i don't deserve it, that life is too good and I'm waiting for the next shoe to fall?

Want to hear my theory? I think its a gut reaction to being pushed too hard-and you are at your limit. I felt the same way today. This semester is killing me, though so far I have passed all my tests-a couple of them by a cat's whisker. They tried to kill us off by giving us our first two big tests on the same day, and then two tests a week since then. Today I had a breakdown at my TaeKwonDo class-completely unexpected. I know after I get some sleep I will feel better. 😴 This thursday we have an epidemiology test and I just had an Immuno test yesterday. yech...

I don't know about you, but I think its a bunch of crock that second semester gets easier! The material is harder, and less familiar to me...and our test schedule is killing me.

Hang in there, you'll be fine... 👍

 

[getunconcsious]

Recently it seems every time I have an exam I feel really sick the night before; i mean i'm so nauseous and have pains in my stomach, so bad, that I can't even study or sleep. I have never really worried about exams before, and actually last semester i did fairly well. So why am i feeling this way? Afraid of failure? Feeling i don't deserve it, that life is too good and I'm waiting for the next shoe to fall?

Just thought I'd roll up to laugh at your misfortune...Have a nice day!

 

[Law2Doc]

Recently it seems every time I have an exam I feel really sick the night before; i mean i'm so nauseous and have pains in my stomach, so bad, that I can't even study or sleep. I have never really worried about exams before, and actually last semester i did fairly well. So why am i feeling this way? Afraid of failure? Feeling i don't deserve it, that life is too good and I'm waiting for the next shoe to fall?

Pain in your stomach during times of stress could be hinting at an ulcer. You may want to get that checked out. Or at least try an antacid and see if that helps.

 

[Psycho Doctor]

thanks, everyone....and now that i'm about to walk into this exam i feel like i'm going to die...not really, but you know what i mean...i'll respond later

 

[Pinner Doc]

thanks, everyone....and now that i'm about to walk into this exam i feel like i'm going to die...not really, but you know what i mean...i'll respond later

Just repeat my manta... pass/fail. Pass/fail. I realize that last year, as a first year, this seemed easier said than done. (BTW, I have an inkling we're at the same institution, you and I.)

And don't worry. Second year is SO much better. So, so, SO much better.

 

[Psycho Doctor]

Just repeat my manta... pass/fail. Pass/fail. I realize that last year, as a first year, this seemed easier said than done. (BTW, I have an inkling we're at the same institution, you and I.)

And don't worry. Second year is SO much better. So, so, SO much better.

thanks for reminding me that, and also for letting me know next year will be better; that's encouraging.

and thanks everyone; i'm feeling so much better, now that today's exam is done.

 

[MEG@COOL]

thanks for reminding me that, and also for letting me know next year will be better; that's encouraging.

and thanks everyone; i'm feeling so much better, now that todays' two exams are done.

You need to take some thalidomide. Two spoon fulls each morning with a nice glass of warm coffee.

 

[Psycho Doctor]

ugh...another two to get through today and maybe then i can finally feel human again. i sure hope so since i'm supposed to see my gf this weekend before she leaves for Australia for 4.5 months 🙁

 

[DoctorFunk]

ugh...another two to get through today and maybe then i can finally feel human again. i sure hope so since i'm supposed to see my gf this weekend before she leaves for Australia for 4.5 months 🙁

If my girlfriend were to leave for Australia for 4.5 months, I would be far more worried about sending her off in proper style than 2 lousy med school tests.

Note: Proper style is defined as "unable to walk straight or remember her own name."

It comes down to one thing Psychowhozits, be a man.

 

[Psycho Doctor]

If my girlfriend were to leave for Australia for 4.5 months, I would be far more worried about sending her off in proper style than 2 lousy med school tests.

Note: Proper style is defined as "unable to walk straight or remember her own name."

It comes down to one thing Psychowhozits, be a man.

uh, it will be many more hours before I even see her and I have to fly to get there, so it's not like I'm neglecting her now...

and don't worry she'll be sent off in proper style, although perhaps not exactly as you imply

 

[beefballs]

I spaz out before anything I shake , gnash my teeth, yell-seriously it is like I become some sort of feral beast anytime i am going to be evaluated-I accept it because once I am actually doing something I snap into focus, no idea why this is-and I think you should send your gf off EXACTLY as Drfunk implies