HELP! First test in final semester TUESDAY and I can't make myself study :(

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I have the hugest problem. And it's been a problem since my first semester. I'm a huge procrastinator, and can only really study when it gets down to the wire. I need to feel the pressure to be able to study....

So I've passed four semesters and I'm in the FINAL semester (Critical care and Psychology), and our first test is Tuesday. I meant to start studying this semester @ the beginning (like I tell myself EVERY semester) of the semester, but didn't. And then I meant to at the beginning of this weekend. And didn't. And FINALLY begun reviewing and rewriting notes this afternoon, but I am having a hard time getting back into it :(

I have diagnosed inattentive ADD , and take super-low dose ritalin to try to kick my rear into gear but it's just not working!

ANY TIPS??

please help with any personal experience or advice... I'd truly appreciate it.

Well, good news...

thanks to ALL of those who responded with encouragement and any message!

I got the highest grade in the class, a 92% (two other people also got it).

I have no idea how (I still feel like I don't really KNOW the information), but the important part is, I got a 92!!

Thanks again and good luck to all of those who responded saying they're in the same situation!

:monkeydance: way to go:monkeydance:

I am horrible w/ studying as well. But I'm worse i guess cause I'm only getting C's. So i must have ADD and have problems retaining info. I feel like I dont remember much of anything, specially my Allied Health Math. It sucks. Congrats on the good score.

There have been times I've had to bribe myself to study. When I was taking micro I promised myself a whole new outfit if I earned an A on a particular exam. That was enough to motivate me to study my bum off and get that A! I already had an outfit in mind, so it made it easier for me.

Anyhow, I'm not above bribing myself at times to ensure I do what I need to do!

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