There are good, effective, healthy ways of dealing with finals. And then there's what actually happens. These are the stages all college students deal with when finals are coming up.
1. Procrastinating
Oh, I still have two full weeks before it's due? Why am I even worrying about it.
2. Distractions
Party? Concert? I have so much free time!
3. More procrastination...
Wait, I only have three classes until it's due. Well, when you put it like that...
4. Acceptance
Stress eating, online shopping, and binge-watching reality tv.
5. I'm not quite there yet.
Still in the process of figuring out if I'll survive. I'll get back to you.
Good luck!