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School Stress, Anxiety and Worry
Q. My
daughter is finishing up her first year at college. She did not do
too bad her first semester, earning a 2.5 G.P.A.. My problem is even
though she is studying more this second semester, her G.P.A. is
dropping considerably ( possible 2.0). All she does is worry about
tests and her G.P.A. She even got so worked up over a history test
that she developed a nosebleed while taking the test and could
barely finish the test. Can you steer me to a book she can read over
the summer so she can regroup for the next school year?
A. It is your daughter's thinking which would be causing
her difficulties. The more she is worrying, the more pressure she is
placing herself under. We usually advise students to speak with a
school counselor about what is happening to them and we also advise
people to learn to meditate. This really does help them to learn to
relax and it can also help them to learn to work and manage their
thinking. We don't advocate positive thinking because it doesn't
help many people in the beginning stages.
We recommend people learn to see the connection between the way
they think and how, in turn, this effects their feeling state. You
may want to consider sending her to a psychologist so she can learn
the necessary skills to manage her thoughts.
In reference to a book, we are not sure of any specific books
which address this problem. Many schools/colleges in Australia have
purchased Bronwyn Fox's book, 'Power
over Panic' and the cassette tape set, 'Taking
back the Power' to assist their students, so you may want to
consider buying these.
We will be holding gatherings in our chatroom
in the near future and you and your daughter will be welcome to join
in if you wish.
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