<p>I dont know exactly how to explain this... But my stress threshold which is usually surpassed during finals week has exceeded tenfold. The first month and a half of my second semester of junior year has been a hell hole (probably is for most.) We hit the ground running on day one and haven't taken a break from in class essays, papers, and projects. </p>
<p>To make matters worse, I was diagnosed as dyslexic... I mean I wasn't shocked since I was the one who knew I wasn't the same as everyone else and asked my parents if I could get tested, but still, not anyone's cup of tea.</p>
<p>And then there's the pressure of college. The last two weeks I have not stopped thinking about college, literally. When I wake up I do research, I think about it most of the school day since me and my friends talk about colleges a lot, we often have college guidance assemblies, and almost every day I vent to my counselor about college. When I get home I research for two hours, do homework and eat dinner, the. Think about college in the shower and then research until 1 am. Then at night I dream about college.</p>
<p>My obsessive college research is, well... Obsessive, so I can't just tell myself to stop. It's putting strain on my health- sleep, acne, hairloss. I don't know why I'm so incredibly stressed about college, it's not like I want to get in an ivy or anything. </p>
<p>Does anyone have tips for relieving college worriers or ideas of how to break my college-searching-obsession?</p>
<p>I second marijuana. It relaxes you, makes you feel more pleasurable, etc. Hell, you can even do work stoned–works excellently with reading, and I’m always really pumped to write French essays when I’m stoned It’s all about moderation.</p>
<p>Seriously, don’t take marijuana. I know what you’re going through. Junior year carries the burden of expectation in every sense of the word-tests, friendships, teacher relationships, EC success, etc. </p>
<p>But let me tell you the most important thing I learned, archite. Life will go on, and you WILL be happy with how things go. Focus on accomplishments, but as long as you do the hard work, results will follow. Fate has a way of unfolding itself for those who remain positive and committed. At the same time, maintain your sanity by hanging out with friends, having good relationships with those around you, and having fun.</p>
<p>When it’s all said and done, you will be one of many successful applicants applying to colleges. Yes, the numbers are daunting. But, I can guarantee you that you will be happy as long as you stay committed to your work.</p>
<p>Save a bit of energy for senior year…apps take quite the toll :)</p>
<p>Feel free to PM me if you have any more questions.</p>
<p>Okay this plan depends on how stressed your school schedule is. Based on what you have said (ie research for colleges takes 2 hours or so after school), I am guessing you have some spare time. </p>
<p>Like what some other posters said, instead of doing that college research, force yourself (make it a routine) to do something distracting (and meaningful would help). For example, I like to watch comedy sitcoms, stand-up, etc. Do something like that and slowly it will take your mind off. Basically, develop some new hobby or revisit an old one.</p>
<p>I am a senior right now and done with college apps. Right now, I pretty much have no stress - even the waiting doesn’t seem that bad. Because after sending my apps, I realized where I go to college doesn’t matter in the bigger scheme of life (as cliche as it sounds). And this realization will hit you too - maybe it will be late like me or maybe next month. But it is important that you realize it. Because the quicker you realize it, the happier you will be, and the better you will function at school and home.</p>
<p>PS, I know exactly what you are talking about. I know how stressful the college pressure was - I used to do the same thing junior year (hours of research through CC, parchment.com, etc.). Reflecting, I can pretty much say that the time I spent spazzing out about college was pointless, so please don’t do it. You will regret it later.</p>
<p>wow, sounds like you really need to calm down a bit!!! there is a website a friend recommended me and it is all about channelling stress into positive behaviours, so basically instead of being obsessive with the search, you would simply be very productive. the link is <a href=“http://www.stressintofocus.com%5B/url%5D”>www.stressintofocus.com</a> , i really think it can help u! it has helped me a lot anyway! lol, i have been sharing it with many people! should get a commission xD</p>
It’s all about moderation.</p>