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Thank you so much. This is my third LSAT and I got high 150 and nearly 160. My past PT scores are generally 161 and I think this score reflects my current ability, despite I regularly get above 165 in PT sections. I was wondering whether it is too difficult to gain any improvement if I take an October LSAT to apply for this cycle (If I take the October one, it will be my fourth test and I was really anxious with this regard). Plus, is it commonly seen for students to get 160 rather than above 165 for LSAT (I noticed that my percentage is above 65%, and I'm an international student)? Thank you again for your response!!!
@MnM My anxiety is not severe enough for me to apply for accommodation since it occasionally happens and doesn't necessarily affect daily practice. Anyway thank you for your advice!!
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How do you cope with LSAT preparation with a pre-existing history of depression and anxiety?
I have been dealing with moderate depression and anxiety for several years before I ever started preparing for the LSAT. My symptoms began during my senior year of high school, and over the years they have improved with long-term medication. I am generally able to manage my daily life now, but I still experience periods when stress becomes overwhelming. During occasional preparing days, I experience intense anxiety symptoms, such as a very fast and persistent heartbeat and trouble concentrating. I also have long-standing sleep problems, which may contribute to some of these symptoms. Outside of studying, I try to maintain my mental health through activities that help me recover emotionally, such as attending concerts, watching films, and going to live shows. I’m curious whether anyone here has gone through something similar. How do you handle daily anxiety and depression? I would really appreciate hearing about your experiences and any strategies. Thank you.
Thank you for sharing your score. It's great to see someone struggling LSAT like me. I took a LSAT last year in October and it was 151. After studying a year and my PT score reaches 161 in June but I desire 165. I'm also taking the exam this August and is really scared. LSAT is such a time-consuming journey and I'm really grateful to see someone spending a year without reaching the goal like me. Hopefully both of us can get a good score this August.
@CvrJdr104 Thank you so much for sharing!! I felt exactly the same. I seem to go about my studies calmly every day, but actually I feel extremely tormented and sad inside. Just as you put it, life feels so unworthy of being lived. I too want to rest, but I cannot allow myself to do so, because the anxiety of fearing that time is slipping away will completely overwhelm me. As a result, there is not a single day I spend studying that brings me any joy. I am in extreme misery, yet I am forced to go through it all for various reasons. The only ways I can cope are by taking medication year-round to keep my emotions stable and going out for fun on weekends. But no matter how much I rest, I can never truly dispel the deep pain of just getting through each day.