I'm a natural night owl, and today was the first day of classes at the JC. I have Acting MW, Journalism T/TH and an online MS Word course (which was the only course I could take for the path I'm on.)

My mom told me I am more manic when I am overwhelmed, and I definitely feel overwhelmed.

Right now I'm thinking of dropping Journalism if I don't like it. I love the acting class, maybe I'm worried I won't be able to handle 7.5 units of classes? But I am the yearbook girl and it's right up my alley. I need to give it a chance. Plus I already bought the books.

How do I calm myself down? I tried tea and candles with not much help and I had a relaxing evening. I was in bed at ten online with the tea and candles. I laid in bed with a bed buddy (heat pad) but nothing I am doing is working. There is an audiotape I have on my ipod of guided imagery, but I want to get stuff done. I have things to think about and I don't know how to quiet the thoughts and be relaxed.

Will sleeping pills help?
Please help!