Mathematical anxiety

On April 2007 I traveled for the first time to the Dominican Republic, and I remember every details of that trip as if it was yesterday. This trip was one of those experiences that stays with you for a long time. It was an amazing opportunity to discover the local culture several factors make this trip to the Dominican Republic a unique and unforgettable experience. First and foremost this trip has awaken in me a sense of awareness that allowed me to get a better understanding of human…

profiles reflects symptoms of paranoia with delusions and in some cases a schizophrenic thought disturbance. Additionally, Manny reported harbor feelings of inferiority and insecurity, he is likely to be guarded and reports of having symptoms related to anxiety. At time, Manny may isolate himself from others, have a feeling of hopelessness, withdrawn and lacks the energy to cope and may be aggressive. More importantly, Manny reported having strange thoughts, fear of losing his mind and suicidal…

hear was the pounding beats of my heart, quickening with each passing moment, my own separate universe. The digital glow of the screen glossed over the entirety of the reality around me, painting me with a ghostly appearance sitting in my desperate, anxiety-fueled state, paralyzed, the loading icon going around, and around, and around (Repetition for Effect). Ages seemed to pass as I was waiting, only to see those numbers on the screen which I was completely unaware would crush me. “How did I…

I'm at the crossroads between the different versions of who I am not. I have come to figure out that a lot of my soul searching and self development has really just been trying out new things and figuring out all the things I am not. When I first had this realization I was a little upset. It seemed like I have been wasting endless time and countless dollars trying on different hats and realizing they don't fit. I put my pride into each “hat” and felt embarrassed or uncomfortable to…

Fear- Definition noun an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous, likely to cause pain, or a threat. Pain- Definition noun physical suffering or discomfort caused by illness or injury. “The weight of a simple human emotion ways me down more than the pain ever did. The pain, it’s determined and demanding, but I’m okay…” - Troye Sivan (The Fault In Our Stars) The definition of pain is the physical suffering caused by illness or injury. So, why does it…

Almost all of the people seem really happy, you can see they have an attempt to have a have a utopia, they have a solution when they become unhappy with the drug “Soma” so theoretically they should be happy all of the time, Whenever they are frustrated, sad or depressed, they just use “Soma” and bliss out. But is it real happiness when you drug yourself to be happy. It looks like they have a more chemical happiness then a real sort of happiness. Everything is sorted out for them, no issues is to…

Monsters exist in books and movies, yet they also live in real life. For children, monsters appear to be one thing, while for adults it is another. The first time I have “seen” a monster was when I was 5 years old. At that time, I did not enjoy being in the dark during bedtime. I was asleep when I heard a very deep voice. The sound caused me to slightly open my eyes and find out where it came from. There was a large and moving, gray figure that passed me. I saw the figure as a fictional monster,…

Chapter 4, Stress, of John Medina’s Brain Rules, I found to be tremendously accurate in showing and capturing all the effects that stress has on our bodies and the effects of stress long term physically and mentally. Pages 64-65 demonstrated both the physical effects, the immune system, and mental effects, memory and problem solving. How Medina writes about stress’s effects on people I found to be accurate and a good warning to people who are constantly stressed. In my personal life, stress…

I have always dreamed of the day where I would be tearing through the skies at seven hundred knots in an F-16. I have always wondered how incredible it must feel to soar above a massive sea clouds thousands of feet in the air. I have always wanted to look around and see three more jet blasting through the sky alongside me and hear nothing but radio chatter and the muffled roar of the engine. I have always felt that I was born to become an outstanding soldier and a stellar pilot. I have a passion…

I know that college will be challenging for me because of. Learning difficult material is challenging for me. Because I understand and learn differently from others. I would have to study day and night if I’m having difficult the materials. Staying focused is hard for me, little things blow me off and I lose focus. That’s why I try to make sure in all my classes, to sit closer to the teacher to understand more. Financial issues were in the way for me. So I chose the 2- year plan to save more…