Why am I such a bitch around finals?

You said it: nerves and stress. Also, lack of sleep from studying and cramming. Evryone’s like that including me, and I’m always nice =P

I don’t think it affects everyone. I usually handle stress from finals really well. Probably too well (too relaxed is bad too!) But yes, I know many people who bring out their inner bitch during finals. I will tell you what I tell my friends, breathe :)

you already answered your own question- it really is stress and nerves. Like what eambos said; lack of sleep. I always pull all nighters trying to study and turn into bitch mode from lack of sleep. Also I eat
tons of junk food/fast food, so that could affect me as well.

Best of luck with your finals! You’ll feel so much better once they’re over with.

All nighters make me act loopy/drunk rather than bitchy. What is wrong with my system??

nothing, people are all different. If we all reacted the same life would be a bore, Pnl
Maybe that is a question for you to ask.. (were supposed to be helping out Sarbee here with her answer..) . :)

If your patients get too thin, you should feed them.

I know what you mean. I’m studying for a huge exam and I’ve been kinda assholish lately, which is totally unlike me.
Something that’s working great to combat this is taking about five minutes worth of deep breaths. If you’re ok with meditation, all the better.

I’ll say one thing, the day I’m done I’m going a very pleasant person to be around. I foresee free drinks all around, not unlike that scene from Barfly.

Best wishes