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Posted 4/21/2014 9:53 AM (GMT 0)
Hello HW friends,Happy Easter to those you celebrate Easter!

I really need support right now,i dont know where else to turn and talk my true thoughts and feelings. I have a really important exam tomorrow that i HAVE to pass. Unfortunately my self-talk is killing me.I think that im not good enough that im not doing my best and im going to fail. Im very anxious and i hope that tomorrow i will control my anxiety and i will not blank out. I want so much to do pass this exam,in a level that i realize it makes me having unhealthy thoughts.Im trying to control it and do the best i can now. I want your support.

Thank you
Posted 4/21/2014 2:38 PM (GMT 0)
When I did my exams at school, I was also very nervous and thought I would fail miserably,

I couldn't properly revise, and found it hard to relax.

But before my exams I started listening to music through headphones, and just got myself as relaxed as possible, even reading a book sometimes, just to keep my mine off the exam.

Then when I entered the exam room, I would sit, and exhale deep and slow, then start.

I always like to think a clear mind is a happy mind
Posted 4/21/2014 5:00 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Jeoch.

Sorry I am late in responding here...as your exam has likely already happened...

However, I would love to hear how it went!

I am sure that you rocked it! Those of us with anxiety about such things are usually very conscientious, and I am sure that you were prepared and did very well.:)

In the future, when you are struggling with negative self-talk...have a look in our Resources, and check out the therapy worksheet downloads.

These can be powerful tools for turning catastrophic thinking around!

Let us know how it went today, okay?

S.C.
Posted 4/21/2014 5:57 PM (GMT 0)
(misunderstanding due to time difference) :) I live in Europe.It's tomorrow. Still!
Posted 4/22/2014 2:33 AM (GMT 0)
Okay...then I can say good luck!!

Hopefully you are getting a good night's sleep in preparation.:)

Let us know ow it goes!

S.C.
Posted 4/22/2014 6:25 PM (GMT 0)
No doubt your exam is all done so it's safe to mention my own experience. I was nervous throughout my degree exams, one of which I flipped in and had to walk out the exam room. End of star status! End of my chance of progressing to PhD! Hence, I detest exams. But I hope things went well for you!
Posted 4/22/2014 6:49 PM (GMT 0)
Hi,i passed :) and now i realize how much it affects my mental health and happiness. I've linked my academic sucess (future carrer) with my happiness.I know it's a huge mistake and i want so much to be able to relax and just be happy with myself.I always seek for prove that i am not stupid. I passed,i did it.
Posted 4/22/2014 7:36 PM (GMT 0)
Congrats!!
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