Coping during finals

We all know that stress does not help us mentally. How do you guys get through final exams?

I try to take small steps and get a good night's sleep before the exams. Receiving a good mark makes me feel awesome and that's really the only thing that keeps me going. Procrastination and mild depression/anxiety really kicks in for me during finals.

Sorry to hear I used to be the same way! I agree with you sleep is crucial, I found regular exercise helped a ton to relieve stress! Best of luck...you'll do great!!

I definitely try to get a good night's rest before my finals, and make sure everything is prepared the night before so I'm not rushing that morning/day.

I tend to stay up late even tho I know I shouldn't heheh.

I've also found exercise to be a huge help.

I break things down into small goals and then prioritize. I also use a reward system -- I had a huge anxiety-inducing presentation to give yesterday, and once I got through it, gave myself $9. I would have given myself $10, but I could only find $9... Oh, and focus on one thing at a time. Don't even THINK about everything else. Only the task at hand.

But then, I tend to have essays instead of final exams, so I'm not sure if this will be any help.

Good luck to everyone dealing with finals right now!!

I'm not doing very well. My shrink gave me Ritalin to help me concentrate because I'm depressed but I just feel blank.