Hey,

I wanted to add my two cents into the mix because I have been exactly where you are. I decided to go back to school at 28 years old and I'm happy I did. First time I went to college I flunked out and had a nervous breakdown. This time I'm in a program I really enjoy but I am the same with exams. I'm an overthinker so I am always second guessing every decision I make during an exam which makes my anxiety on studying for the exam that much worse.

The best advice I could give you which has worked for me is to study as you go through your semester and study in small increments. For example, I try to review my notes and chapter summaries each week if I can. I then have an app on my phone called Brain Focus where I schedule time for each course I need to work on or study for. Most times I can handle 30 mins on and 30 mins break. Usually during my break I do something fun, like a hobby. For me I love to crochet/knit so I do that while watching a 30 minute sitcom.

School is hard period. But don't be so hard on yourself. Baby steps will take you much further than if you try to push yourself to do too much too fast. I wish you the best of luck with your studies and I hope my experience/advice helps you even just a little