I feel like crap daily now!?

[Megan]

I am so disturbed, upset, and tired of my life right now... This weekend I was studying for my math test for 10 hours, and then I took the test on Monday. I know I failed the test epically, like epic, I couldn't get more than 20% correct.

And it's only one of the 2 tests for the quarter, and the quarter ends the 1st week of November! I believe I'll end up with a grade 45%-55% in the class, for the quarter (Before I had a solid C, but the tests make the most of the grade)!!!! The only way I'll pass this class now without too much stress on the exams if I can land a B (and remain at this level for 10 weeks) till the end of January!!!!!!

I can do this though, since I manage to get out of worst situations in math... year after year it's like this epic battle to pass math classes. Like epic in terms of "personal power growth" "tears" "suicidal thoughts", and then I'll pull myself out of it all, and come out proud and strong.

Why can't I just have a semester of math without having to put myself through all those emotional stages.

On top of that; my other classes are decent/passable, not too concern. But boring as hell.

Then on top of that, I FEEL LIKE CRAP!!! Like I can't even memorize anything, or comprehend easy things like I used too, I feel stupid.

I am getting some memory pills though to help me, I'll drink some green tea. Hopefully I'll manage this dark year of misery and pain.

I'm on a starvation plan till I get through this semester, I won't eat unless I pull myself through.
I'll get back to the track I need too be on.

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I cut my hair basically too.... if that adds anything to the topic. My decision.... I felt like "omg I need to just take this all off" I guess it was how Britney Spears felt like, because it was a emotional thing more than anything.

[spacial]

I really, really know that feeling.

You read half a book before you realise you haven't taken a word in.

To be honest, the only thing I ever did in these situations was to get a good night's sleep. Doesn't always work, but it does clear your head somewhat.

Major sympathies though. I hate when that happens.

Incidently, Einstine always complained he couldn't do math. Churchill as well.

[NDelible Gurl]

Not sure what math class you are taking but for myself I find that flashcards for memorizing important formulas and rules help. I had a college algebra course that I took last year after more than a decade away from classes of any sort! That was a toughie. I was at a satellite branch of the school so the class was held via internet television. It was difficult and life happening at the same time made it pretty hard. I managed and passed my class with a very good grade. I also utilized the tutor the school had and Youtube for some examples. Good luck and hang in there!

[ilanthefirst]

I'm on a starvation plan till I get through this semester, I won't eat unless I pull myself through.

Uhhh, you know your brain needs nutrition in order to function, right?  So, by not eating, you're actually making yourself dumber, thereby reducing your chances of passing the class and dooming yourself to starvation. 

Also, you can't memorize your way through a math class.  Practice doing problems like the ones on your exams until the methods become second-nature.  I second the suggestion of getting a tutor.

[rejennyrated]

There are two things which need to be said here. The first is that as others have rightly said proper nutrition is necessary for optimum brain function. Starving yourself will NOT help.

The second is that if you take an androgen blocker then the body needs an alternative sex hormone to work properly. One well proven symptom in women of estrogen deficiency is muddled thinking and impaired memory. As I understand it for some reason which I simply can't fathom you are taking an androgen blocker without estrogen. This seems to me to be entirely possible to contribute to the sorts of symptom you report.

I wonder if you should not talk to your endo or supervising doctor and rethink your hormone regimen.