text: i can't make myself study any more i feel like a failure.. how can i retain what i need ...? i have taken my state boards twice and need to do it again but i can't seem to make myself feel better.. i can apply what i know its the test that scares the crape out of me.. take a break and relax.  trying to get all that info in all at once is affecting your studies.  just take few hours break to get away from the stress.  good luck!!