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Originally Posted by InRealLife45
And yes, I did get fixated on the grade initially bc I have a problem with equating self worth with my school performance. I have a lot in my life that is uncontrollable, but I am still an excellent student- that is under my control. When my performance was affected by something out of my control-unanticipated side effects- it made me feel more out of control and FRUSTRATED bc how can I fight that?
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I think this right here shows a lot of insight. You've really figured out the problem for yourself. It is really difficult to figure out what to do with frustration. You successfully completed an undergraduate program--no small task. Was there ever a time (in your undergraduate) when your academic performance wasn't up to your standard due to something out of your control? What did you do, then?