Today, I'm Scared

[samack]

Help me. I'm hanging on by thin threads. New med was helping and this week it pooped on me. I'm supposed to be taking a professional license exam and I can't retain the material. Especially without med working. There's nothing new under the sun to say, but I need support and prayers.

[Itzallgood1]

🙏🙏🙏

[samack in reply to Itzallgood1]

Thank you for that.

[Itzallgood1 in reply to samack]

🙂❤

[Imaaan]

Our health struggles definitely place us in the most difficult predicaments. I'm sorry that you're having to deal with this during a critically important time. Is there any way to defer the exam by getting a medical letter to reduce the stress as you sort out the meds?

[samack in reply to Imaaan]

I can delay the exam, but its stopping my life from moving forward. I don't want to feel so helpless that my only choice is to delay and delay

[Imaaan in reply to samack]

Its definitely frustrating and upsetting to have to delay anything for the sake of health and I hear you on that

[The_Color_Blue]

Hey. Whatever happens, you got this. You are sound and obviously making good choices because you recognized you needed support and reached out.

Anxiety before a big exam is normal … and can feel incredibly overwhelming. We can really work ourselves into a frenzy worrying about it. I’ve been in that place. When we get that distraught, the anxiety takes over and our short term memory takes a vacation. What’s important, however, is to remember that your knowledge didn’t go anywhere. It’s in there.

You have everything you need to succeed within you. Remember it. Find it. And if today isn’t your best performance, that’s ok too. You will never run out chances to show the world your gifts. We’re here to support you. You will get though this.

[samack]

Thank you. This is the quickest and most practical thing to do for myself. I don't need best performance but I need 70 percent on state exam. Sounds reasonable but the material is raw memorization of Itty bitty details, not my strong suit. Especially with brain fog.

[Marysblue]

Maybe you should call your doctor and see if they want to up the dose.

[samack]

We're talking next week. Thanks for your help.

[Agora1]

samack, you have my support and prayers. My best to you xx

[Starrlight]

I’m here to support you and sending prayers and positive vibes(((((((((((

[samack in reply to Starrlight]

I'm grateful!

[mrmisterly]

Sending you my support! Be kind to yourself and try not to put too much pressure on yourself. You will get that exam passed either now or when the time is right!

[samack]

I hope so. Thanks Mr.M.

[sgnasandy]

Praying for you !!! If your taking a stimulant ask the doctor about a time release . If its for anxiety try another. Longer acting may be the ticket

[samack in reply to sgnasandy]

I'm on Adderall in my med cocktail. Back in the day it worked wonders. Now its awash with everything else. But I must say that is a great idea.

[samack]

Thank you ChavivLeon.

[Hollick]

Samack, I'm so sorry that your scared..I hope the fear leaves you soon, and we all feel better..hang in there, you got this...talk with Dr, maybe meds need to be adjusted..God bless

[samack]

Bless you too.

[Midori]

Could it be that your anxiety has overwhelmed the medication, perhaps?

[samack]

I guess I don't know why a med doesn't hold me better. If extra stress unstabilizes me, what good is the med??

[Midori in reply to samack]

Possibly needs a temporary boost in dose. Chat with a pharmacist where you get your prescriptions filled.

Cheers, Midori

[samack]

Thats great. I seem to need the med to work first, as my negative intrusive thoughts cut way down. I cant seem to otherwise break through the 3rd wall.