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[frazzzled]

Yesterday was a very good day! I took two tests at school and a received an "A" on one and I'm sure I got an "A" or "B" on the other

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[conservative67]

Our teacher decided to sit and chat, and asked what drugs might be administered to the girls who were frightened by the storm.

Thorazine

[frazzzled]

No....

We're talking for immediate relief of anxiety; Something short-term.

One of the other suggestions was Valium.

[pondhopper]

I´ve had panic attacks in hot places, too. It´s not fun.
:/

I´m sorry about how rough it was for you in the gym but glad you feel positive about the exams! I admire your having the determination and courage to go back to school.
:)

[frazzzled]

It really doesn't take courage anymore, because I'm having fun! I love my classes, and I've made friends with a couple young girls. It feels good to have young people actually seek me out to say hi and talk!

I was scared at first, but now I love it.

I'm so much happier than I was when I was just home doing "stuff". I feel like I have a purpose and that I'm accomplishing something. It's a great feeling!

I just wish that I was 20 years younger!

:)

And I'm use to panic attacks, I've been getting them since I was 15. I always have my Xanax with me, but I rarely have to use it. Just knowing that I have it makes me feel better, lol.

[pondhopper]

Even if you say it doesn´t take courage, I still think it does to a certain extent at least. GO YOU!

It´s reaffirming when younger people seek us out...in my case especially because my daughters don´t very much.

I have to jump start my life now that I´m back in Spain. But there´s so much to do around here right now that I think I need about 6 months to get organized again.

:/

Ah well...life will happen eventually.
:)

[youonlyknew]

thats why i love wctc. people of all different ages get along and chat. a lot of my lady friends there have grandchildren!

[montain_mama]

I don't test well under the best of circumstances. I am proud of you for holding up under the pressure and making such good grades!

I never did extremely well in school because of test freeze up. I knew the stuff but it just wouldn't translate from my brain to paper on tests. I don't do well on office tests either. I took an online typing test and printed out the score when I applied for this job because I knew I wouldn't do well when they set me in that tiny room on a strnage computer. The HR lady laughed but said it was a great idea. I can type upwards of 70 to 80 wpm unstressed....otherwise it is barely 35 wpm.

[frazzzled]

I think that's a very common feeling. There are girls at school that panic whenever we have to take our weekly typing test, and they don't do well. I also score below what I normally would because of anxiety over the test.

I'm surprised I did so well yesterday considering the fact that I was having a panic attack/hot flash! I thought I was going to faint, but I was determined to finish that test, lol.

[cathblue7]

Congrats on making it through that last exam in the gym! I almost started shaking just reading your description of how you felt...I've had panic attacks so I know of what you speak...I've been a life long student and know how empowering it can be to go back to school later in life! Sounds like it's going to be a huge success for you! *hugs*

[frazzzled]

I know I'm taking classes at an old age (lol) but I feel young. I felt old when I was just sitting at home.

I'm loving this!

**hugs**

[jazzyglo]

That's how I felt when I went back to school at age 48! I felt like I had a purpose and felt young again. It was great!

I'm so proud of you for doing so well on your exams under trying circumstances. Good for you!!

[cathblue7]

Not at an "old age" but at a "later stage of life"...it's wonderful that you're lovin this! Sounds like you've found the perfect thing for you! *hugs*

[mummm]

Wow... that took courage!
And congrats on the grades. I knew you would do well!