This year is an overload. I am enrolled in 10 (soon to be 11) classes this semester and 9 (soon to be 10) next semester.

The amount of courses and work isn't that much of a problem for me. I'm usually pretty good with time management.

But this year, unlike last year, I actually don't get some of the basic concepts.

Last year I was in 9 classes per semester and barely had to try to get an A- average. This year, especially in my theory and applied study classes, I just can't seem to do it. It's weird in theory because it's supposed to be my strong point, and for applied study, I just can't make myself practice as often as I need to. If I don't make the MDL in my performance this year, it's going to be really tough in the next two years. And I'm also on track for not getting my degree in three years (even though I have to to continue my concurrent program) because the director of my faculty won't let me enroll in the one last course that I need to be able to complete the degree on time.

In short, I feel like I'm screwed here, even though it's only three weeks into semester. It's not even the hard part yet and I already feel behind.

I've thought about talking to the professors in the two classes giving me grief, but I'm really scared of people and I feel like asking for help is more or less cheating, even though I know that that is not the case. Whenever I think about going for help, I can't breathe and get scared and sweaty.

If anyone out there has any suggestions about what I can do (either about improving my grades or dealing with sy stresses about talking to the professors or someone else who can help) please let me know?