Depress I freaked out during my NCLEX exam

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I understand from previous forums that many of you didn't passed the first time. I personally freaked out when I didn't hit 75 than freaked out more in the 100's than totally went crazy up to 265. Pass 75 I just stared clicking and I just wanted to end the test bc I couldn't comprehend the test due to my anxiety. I pretty down. I studies a lot and the day before I couldn't put down the books to relax. I know a LOT on the test but freaked out. I had a horrible sleeping pattern and my anxiety really bullied me. I had 3 hours of sleep. I ate health and stayed away from those energy drinks. It seems my way of taking in the test would've helped me. Any tips for my 2nd test. I am really bummed bc I may risk my chances in a new grad program and 45 days is really long and I've been so sad and bummed. Really hopeless but I am trying my best to be strong. It didnt really help when everyone around keeps paSSING the test with 75 questions. The reason I am posting this is to get some support and find those individuals who just freaked out. For next time I'll make sure to stop studying and get that 8 hours of sleep. I felt I was supper ready buy my brain was so use to sleeping at 6 am in the morning due to studying. My test was at 8 AM which really was bright for me to schedule an early test. What can I do to keep the hope up and how do i manage my anxiety. It may be blessing in disguise to fail the first time but going through failure the first time with the nclex isn't good with this kind of economy. Can anyone bring hope and encouragement??? Maybe I rushed myself or maybe knowing people are hoping for me not to succeed made me feel rushed to take the test. Many what if's? what can I do to move forward. 40 plus days till next test and BTW i know I didn't passed, even though I don't know the results. Scared now that I may take it a third time!!!! Should I save the weekend to relax. I studied a lot for the test but my anxiety killed me. I literally started to click random answers bc I couldn't concentrate. PS: I was so anxious I had a bloody nose during the test. My goal is to study from kaplan, study cram, delegation book, saunders, for a month. Any suggestions if I should omit nay these books for my second try with the NCLEX?

Should I take a week of than study?

Please help bc I depress but strong to know I can pass the second time I just need anyone's support thanks

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I can relate to your story because I had almost the same experience. The best advice I can give you is to take a break for a a couple of days. You need to shake off the woulda, coulda, and shoulda symptoms. Don't allow family and friends stress you out or pressure you. You need to become more focused on what is most important to you. THE NCLEX. Maybe schedule your appointment in the afternoon which may help you focus. If you are strong in content then just do questions. I was hung up on the whole 75 questions thing too, but a lot of nurses whom have passed went over 75. Don't worry about that. I just want you to know that you are not alone here and you did come to the right place for support. I believe that we can pass this test. Good luck and keep us posted.:)

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Letting your anxiety take over before or during the test, is not doing you any good and almost a sure way to insure failure. When you prepare adequately you are giving yourself the tool to conquer anxiety. Whenever you start to feel anxiety, stop yourself and engage in relaxation exercises. That is what they were made for. Good luck.

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I had a similar experience the night before i couldnt sleep my mind kept wondering and wanting to know more info at 4 am i was looking up lab values meds and vitals after i was satisfied i finally went to sleep. i woke up very anxious and walked into the room just as anxious the one thing that saved me was i studied so musch i felt prepared and i was able to Relax my self by saying i know this material as i got to 76 an my test didnt shut of i became anxious but then i remembered what a lady on this website said to me she said as long as your getting questions uR still in the game...all the anxiety i put into wanting to prove to the exam that i was competent an focused on answeing each question as best i could next thing u know im at 265. i passed and so can u just be prepared if u feel like u couldnt have studied any more an that u are doing ur best that may help u relax dont focus on the number of items look at it as the test is 265 questions if it shuts of before then it just does but dont go in there assuming at 75 its "suppose" to be over!! good luck and God bless u can overcome an YOU WILL PASS!!

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Thank you for your posts. I'm anxious all over again. I'm excited to call the brn too see if I can reaaply asap. I want to take a break from studying but will probably start studying this week. I'm so down but iam trying my best to be positive. It's hard to know you have more than 35 days until the second try.

I'm scared I'll miss my chance of getting a new grad position.

Wish me luck the next couple of weeks.

Any tips on getting my sleeping pattern back and my anxiety down.

Should I see an MD?

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It's hard when you have to wait to retake the test.my week off has been anything but a vacation.

I keep thinking how much of a failuire I am by not waiting or

controling my anxiety.

Any tips on get my sleep pattern to norm. I consistently think how much I failed 247. Hoping once my studying starts I'll keep focuses and start sleeping correctly.

The stress us really taking a toll ony life and sleeping. anytips??

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